- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camden, NJ
Forest Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340264001374
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Hill School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 16
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Hill School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hill School ranks #6 of 16 public schools in Camden, NJ.
School address
District: Camden City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340264001374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Forest Hill School shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 340264001374 · Camden, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 9.2:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (593 students)
Forest Hill School shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Forest Hill 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
- East Side High
East Side High School
512 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Family School
474 students
- This school
Forest Hill School
339 students
What this shows Forest Hill School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Hill School compares
Forest Hill School 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 153% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 153% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 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.
Student demographics
African American 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Two or More 1.5%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Forest Hill School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Forest Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavio V. Catto Community Family School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Family School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Hill 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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Camden
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hill School
How many students attend Forest Hill School?
Forest Hill School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Forest Hill School?
74.8% of students at Forest Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Hill School is African American at 64.3% of enrollment, in Camden, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Hill School?
Forest Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Forest Hill School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hill School ranks #6 of 16 public 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 public schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden City School District?
Besides Forest Hill 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.