- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, NJ
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Camden Big Picture Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340264000579
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Big Picture Learning Academy ranks #3 of 10 schools in Camden, NJ.
School address
District: Camden City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340264000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340264000579 · Camden, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 6.5:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (593 students)
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Octavio V. Cat
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School
593 students
- Thomas H. Dudl
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
549 students
- Dr. Henry H. D
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
515 students
- East Side High
East Side High School
512 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Family School
474 students
- This school 150
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
150 students
What this shows Camden Big Picture Learning Academy reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Big Picture Learning Academy compares
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.5:1 | ▼ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 120% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 120% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 3% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$37,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Camden City School District reports $37,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camden Big Picture Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavio V. Catto Community Family School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Family School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden Big Picture Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Camden
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.
Standard public school
2,873 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Camden's Promise Charter School
Standard public school
2,457 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Standard public school
2,280 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Camden Prep Inc.
Standard public school
1,498 students 38.4:1 students per teacher
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Standard public school
549 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
How many students attend Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is 6.5:1, which is 45% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
65.1% of students at Camden Big Picture Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is African American at 67.3% of enrollment, in Camden, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Camden Big Picture Learning Academy rank among schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Big Picture Learning Academy ranks #3 of 10 schools in Camden, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden City School District?
Besides Camden Big Picture Learning Academy, Camden City School District also operates Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (593 students), Thomas H. Dudley Family School (549 students), and Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School (515 students). See the Camden City School District district page for the complete list.