At a glance
Reported students
515
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
363
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School: 515 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 527
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Camden. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Camden City School District. NCES reports 515 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75.1%) and Black (18.1%). English learners represent 29% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic75.1%
- Black18.1%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Camden City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
549 reported students
Veterans Memorial Family School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
474 reported students
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
593 reported students
Cooper's Poynt Family School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
381 reported students
Henry B. Wilson Family School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
377 reported students
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–03
349 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavius V. Catto Community Family School Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–08 | 593 | 0.4 mi |
| G.H. Carson Elementary School Elementary · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District | PK–03 | 358 | 0.9 mi |
| Veterans Memorial Family School Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–08 | 474 | 0.9 mi |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–08 | 549 | 1.1 mi |
| Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (ST Elementary · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District | KG–08 | 184 | 1.4 mi |
| Merchantville Elementary School Elementary · Merchantville School District | PK–08 | 394 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
What grades does Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School serve?
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Camden City School District.
How many students attend Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School?
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School reported 515 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 527 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 515 students and 51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Camden City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School in?
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School is part of Camden City School District, based in Camden, NJ, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Octavius V. Catto Community Family School (0.4 mi), G.H. Carson Elementary School (0.9 mi), Veterans Memorial Family School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.