Harry C. Sharp Elementary School (Closed 2023)

928 North 32nd Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harry C. Sharp 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
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).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(20-21)
≤5%
26%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
15-19%
47%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
11%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
80%
35%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
17%
14%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
37%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.33

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
28%
13.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Harry C. Sharp Elementary School?
325 students attend Harry C. Sharp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Harry C. Sharp Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harry C. Sharp Elementary School?
Harry C. Sharp Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harry C. Sharp Elementary School offer ?
Harry C. Sharp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harry C. Sharp Elementary School part of?
Harry C. Sharp Elementary School is part of Camden City School District.

Recent Articles

When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.