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Veterans Memorial Family School

Grades PK–08 · Elementary · Camden, NJ · NCES 340264001354

At a glance

Reported students

474

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

51

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

New Jersey elementary enrollment

69th percentile

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

District median enrollment

363

Veterans Memorial Family School: 474 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

9.3:1 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
415
Teachers (FTE)
47
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1

What the reported data says about Veterans Memorial Family School

Veterans Memorial 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 474 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 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (83.1%) and Black (14.3%). English learners represent 26.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Veterans Memorial Family School

  1. 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 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
26.5%
Students with disabilities
16.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
47.3%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
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

  • White1.3%
  • Hispanic83.1%
  • Black14.3%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.3%

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

Not reported as 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.

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Public schools near Veterans Memorial 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Thomas H. Dudley Family School

Elementary · Camden City School District

PK–085490.6 mi
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School

Elementary · Camden City School District

PK–085930.8 mi
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School

Elementary · Camden City School District

PK–085150.9 mi
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center

Elementary · Camden City School District

PK–KG3061.2 mi
Forest Hill School

Elementary · Camden City School District

KG–083391.2 mi
Cooper's Poynt Family School

Elementary · Camden City School District

PK–083811.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial Family School

What grades does Veterans Memorial Family School serve?

Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Family School?

Veterans Memorial Family School reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 415 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Family School?

The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 474 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 Veterans Memorial Family School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Family School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

47.3% 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 Veterans Memorial Family School in?

Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Family School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas H. Dudley Family School (0.6 mi), Octavius V. Catto Community Family School (0.8 mi), Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.