Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Charles Sumner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
52%
32%
Black
47%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend Charles Sumner Elementary School?
275 students attend Charles Sumner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Charles Sumner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Sumner Elementary School?
Charles Sumner Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles Sumner Elementary School offer ?
Charles Sumner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Charles Sumner Elementary School part of?
Charles Sumner Elementary School is part of Camden City School District.
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