- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Camden, NJ
East Side High School
Federal NCES profile for East Side High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340264001348
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Camden, NJ.
School address
District: Camden City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340264001348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
East Side High School grew from 514 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 340264001348 · Camden, NJ High · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 8:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (593 students)
East Side High School grew from 514 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East Side High School 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
- This school
East Side High School
512 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Family School
474 students
- Camden High Sc
Camden High School
425 students
What this shows East Side High School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side High School compares
East Side High School is a growing 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.9%
African American 28.3%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, East Side High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 East Side High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavio V. Catto Community Family School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Family School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side High School'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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Side High School
How many students attend East Side High School?
East Side High School has 512 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side High School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 49% 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 East Side High School?
49.0% of students at East Side High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side High School?
The largest demographic group at East Side High School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Camden, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side High School?
East Side High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 East Side High School rank among high schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side High School ranks #3 of 4 high 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 high schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden City School District?
Besides East Side High School, 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.