School Overview
Cooper’s Poynt Family School, located in the Waterfront South neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey, serves as a vital educational hub for students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Camden City School District, the school is deeply integrated into its community, focusing on a holistic approach to education that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school environment is designed to foster a "family-like" atmosphere, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to support children throughout their formative years.

Academically, the school is committed to preparing students for high school and beyond by providing a structured curriculum that meets state standards while addressing the specific needs of the local student population. Beyond the classroom, Cooper’s Poynt often participates in district-wide initiatives and community-based programs that leverage the city’s resources to provide extracurricular enrichment. By prioritizing consistent attendance, student engagement, and a supportive school culture, Cooper’s Poynt strives to be a cornerstone of stability and progress for families in the Camden area.
400
Total Students
60.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooper's Poynt Family School
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic244
Black147
Asian2
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    244 (61.0 %)
  • Black
    147 (36.7 %)
  • White
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Camden City School District
Phone: (856)966-5370
Website: http://camdencitycooper.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 238
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 37
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 33
Ungraded 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cooper's Poynt Family School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten40
Kindergarten41
Grade 142
Grade 235
Grade 341
Grade 447
Grade 537
Grade 633
Grade 724
Grade 833
Ungraded27
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cooper's Poynt Family School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18145.2%
Male21954.8%
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