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 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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
11%
Hispanic
52%
35%
Black
47%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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