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Henry B. Wilson Family School

Grades KG–08 · CAMDEN, NJ · NCES 340264001406

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2250 South 8th Street · CAMDEN, NJ 08104

At a glance

Reported students

377

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

41.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

New Jersey elementary enrollment

48th percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

363

Henry B. Wilson Family School: 377 reported students.

State peer staffing position

14th percentile

9.1:1 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
499
Teachers (FTE)
41
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1

What the reported data says about Henry B. Wilson Family School

Henry B. Wilson Family 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 377 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, 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 (65.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.9%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. 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 Henry B. Wilson Family School

  1. 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2%
Students with disabilities
12%
Free/reduced-price lunch
66.8%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
3
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

  • White0.8%
  • Hispanic32.9%
  • Black65.3%
  • Asian0.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • 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.

Cooper's Poynt Family School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

381 reported students

Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center

Elementary · Grades PK–03

349 reported students

Forest Hill School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

339 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

Veterans Memorial Family School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

474 reported students

View all 16 district schools →