At a glance
Reported students
549
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
363
Thomas H. Dudley Family School: 549 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
11.7:1 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
- 559
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Thomas H. Dudley Family 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 549 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 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, 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 (71.6%) and Black (24%). English learners represent 27.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 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
- 27.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White1.8%
- Hispanic71.6%
- Black24%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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.
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
515 reported students
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
593 reported students
Veterans Memorial Family School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
474 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School Elementary · Camden City School District | KG–08 | 339 | 0.6 mi |
| Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–KG | 306 | 0.6 mi |
| Veterans Memorial Family School Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–08 | 474 | 0.6 mi |
| Octavius V. Catto Community Family School Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–08 | 593 | 0.7 mi |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–08 | 515 | 1.1 mi |
| G.H. Carson Elementary School Elementary · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District | PK–03 | 358 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas H. Dudley Family School
What grades does Thomas H. Dudley Family School serve?
Thomas H. Dudley Family 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School?
Thomas H. Dudley Family School reported 549 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 559 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas H. Dudley Family School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 549 students and 47 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas H. Dudley Family 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.2% 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School in?
Thomas H. Dudley Family 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Forest Hill School (0.6 mi), Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center (0.6 mi), Veterans Memorial Family School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.