Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School

camdencitydavis.ss12.sharpschool.com/

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School is a public school located in the Cramer Hill neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey. Serving a diverse student population, the school is part of the Camden City School District, which focuses on providing foundational education to children from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school serves as a central pillar for the local community, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in middle school and beyond.

As a neighborhood school, Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary plays an essential role in the Camden educational landscape by offering a structured environment tailored to the specific needs of its urban student body. The school typically integrates core curriculum standards with support services aimed at fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere. By maintaining a presence on Cramer Street, the institution remains a focal point for families in the area, dedicated to fostering literacy, numeracy, and a strong sense of civic engagement among its young learners.

507

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	372
Black	107
Asian	20
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
372 (73.4 %)
Black
107 (21.1 %)
Asian
20 (3.9 %)
White
6 (1.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)966-8920
Website:	http://camdencitydavis.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 42

Ungraded 9