Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cooper's Poynt Family 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 is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cooper's Poynt Family School's student population of 381 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cooper's Poynt Family School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper's Poynt Family School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2057 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
61%
35%
Black
37%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper's Poynt Family School's ranking?
Cooper's Poynt Family School is ranked #2057 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cooper's Poynt Family School often compared to?
Cooper's Poynt Family Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School, Baldwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cooper's Poynt Family School?
381 students attend Cooper's Poynt Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cooper's Poynt Family School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooper's Poynt Family School?
Cooper's Poynt Family School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cooper's Poynt Family School offer ?
Cooper's Poynt Family School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooper's Poynt Family School part of?
Cooper's Poynt Family School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cooper's Poynt Family School located?
Cooper's Poynt Family School is located in the Cooper Point neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
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