Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School

3425 Cramer Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Henry H. Davis 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 is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (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 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School's student population of 508 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

School Rankings

Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2143 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6%
36%
10%
49%
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
74%
34%
Black
20%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School is ranked #2143 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School?
508 students attend Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School?
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School part of?
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School located?
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School is located in the Rosedale neighborhood of Camden, NJ.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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