CHARLES SUMNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Charles Sumner Elementary School is a public school that is part of the Camden City School District school district, located in CAMDEN, NJ.

Charles Sumner Elementary School is a public school located in the Cooper Plaza neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey. Situated at the intersection of 8th and Jackson Streets, the school serves a diverse urban student population as part of the Camden City School District. The school is named in honor of Charles Sumner, a prominent 19th-century American statesman and senator known for his unwavering commitment to abolitionism and civil rights, reflecting the school’s historical roots in an area with a long-standing community identity.

As a core educational institution in the Camden community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grades. Like many schools within the Camden City School District, Charles Sumner operates under a framework aimed at improving student literacy, mathematical proficiency, and social-emotional development. The school serves as a local hub for families in the neighborhood, striving to foster a supportive learning environment while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in the city’s ongoing educational reform efforts.

For more information, contact Charles Sumner Elementary School at (856) 966-8908 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.