At a glance
Reported students
339
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
363
Forest Hill School: 339 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
9.2:1 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
- 362
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Forest Hill School
Forest Hill School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Camden. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Camden City School District. NCES reports 339 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below 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 Black (64.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.7%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. 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 Forest Hill School
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 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
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic32.7%
- Black64.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.5%
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.
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–03
349 reported students
Yorkship Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
310 reported students
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
306 reported students
Henry B. Wilson Family School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
377 reported students
Cooper's Poynt Family School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
381 reported students
Veterans Memorial Family School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
474 reported students
Public schools near Forest Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–KG | 306 | 0.1 mi |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–08 | 549 | 0.6 mi |
| Veterans Memorial Family School Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–08 | 474 | 1.2 mi |
| Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–03 | 349 | 1.2 mi |
| Hope Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Hope Community Charter School | KG–08 | 115 | 1.2 mi |
| Woodlynne Boro Public School Elementary · Woodlynne School District | PK–08 | 407 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hill School
What grades does Forest Hill School serve?
Forest Hill School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Camden City School District.
How many students attend Forest Hill School?
Forest Hill School reported 339 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 362 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forest Hill School?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 339 students and 37 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 Forest Hill School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.7% 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 Forest Hill School in?
Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center (0.1 mi), Thomas H. Dudley Family School (0.6 mi), Veterans Memorial Family School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.