Enrollment
381
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340264001364
Cooper'S Poynt Family School — Camden, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Cooper'S Poynt Family School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Camden City School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+164% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cooper'S Poynt Family School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cooper'S Poynt Family School reports 381 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 58% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 164% above the New Jersey average and 51% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 381 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 74.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Camden City School District spends $46,480 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.8% from local sources (property taxes), 81.4% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cooper'S Poynt Family School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.7:1 | ▼ 44% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 164% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 164% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
— 44% below state mean
Top 4% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
74.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$46,480
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 381 Top 42% in New Jersey — larger than 58% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 6.7:1 -44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.0% +164% vs state
NCES ID 340264001364
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
African American 37.3%
White 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 381:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 74.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camden City School District, which includes Cooper'S Poynt Family School.
$46,480
Per student
+59%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+138%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.8%
State 81.4%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
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- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
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- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cooper'S Poynt Family School
How many students attend Cooper'S Poynt Family School?
Cooper'S Poynt Family School has 381 students enrolled. It is a other school in CAMDEN, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooper'S Poynt Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooper'S Poynt Family School is 6.7:1, which is 44% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 58% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cooper'S Poynt Family School?
78.0% of students at Cooper'S Poynt Family School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cooper'S Poynt Family School?
The largest demographic group at Cooper'S Poynt Family School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in CAMDEN, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooper'S Poynt Family School?
Cooper'S Poynt Family School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.