Forest Hill School

camdencityforesthill.ss12.sharpschool.com/

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Hill School, located on Wildwood Avenue in Camden, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Camden City School District. The school is dedicated to providing foundational education to its students, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development within a structured environment. As part of a district undergoing significant transformation, Forest Hill serves as a neighborhood hub designed to support children during their formative years through core curriculum instruction and various support services.

The school environment at Forest Hill emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. It aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of middle school by prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character development. By working closely with families and utilizing district resources, Forest Hill School strives to offer a stable and supportive learning space that addresses the unique needs of Camden’s youth, fostering a sense of belonging and academic ambition among its students.

365

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	124
Black	232
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
232 (63.6 %)
Hispanic
124 (34.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.1 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
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)966-8930
Website:	http://camdencityforesthill.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 61

Ungraded 10