Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Attendance Zone: The Early Childhood Development Center's attendance zone covers the entire Camden, NJ school district, encompassing approximately 10.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center's student population of 306 students has grown by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center is 0.48, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
34%
35%
Black
64%
14%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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
How many students attend Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center?
306 students attend Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center?
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center offer ?
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center part of?
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center located?
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Camden, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in Parkside.
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