Camden's Promise Charter School

www.camdencsn.org

Charter School 2,363 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Camden’s Promise Charter School, located on Beideman Avenue in Camden, New Jersey, is a cornerstone of the "Camden Charter School Network." Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is part of a dedicated educational pipeline that aims to provide high-quality, college-preparatory instruction to the youth of Camden. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, emphasis on character development, and a strong culture of accountability that prepares middle school students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Central to the school's philosophy is the belief that every student has the potential to succeed regardless of their zip code. The curriculum is data-driven and structured, focusing heavily on core subjects like mathematics and literacy to ensure students meet state standards. Beyond academics, Camden’s Promise emphasizes a "whole child" approach, offering extracurricular activities, community involvement, and a supportive network of educators who work closely with families to foster a sense of belonging and academic ambition.

2,363

Total Students

210.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camden's Promise Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	2,027
Black	317
Asian	8
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
2,027 (85.8 %)
Black
317 (13.4 %)
Asian
8 (0.3 %)
White
5 (0.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Camden's Promise Charter School
Phone:	(856)365-1000
Website:	http://www.camdencsn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	2,363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	210.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,978
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	265

* 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 60

Kindergarten 177

Grade 1 179

Grade 2 179

Grade 3 185

Grade 4 183

Grade 5 194

Grade 6 182

Grade 7 184

Grade 8 185

Grade 9 193

Grade 10 181

Grade 11 155

Grade 12 126

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Camden's Promise Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	177
Grade 1	179
Grade 2	179
Grade 3	185
Grade 4	183
Grade 5	194
Grade 6	182
Grade 7	184
Grade 8	185
Grade 9	193
Grade 10	181
Grade 11	155
Grade 12	126