Enrollment
2,280
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340077703307
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation — Camden, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 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
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)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+208% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation 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
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation reports 2,280 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 106.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 61% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 91.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 208% above the New Jersey average and 76% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 760 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation spends $34,962 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.8% from local sources (property taxes), 3.7% from the state, and 20.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 61% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 208% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,280 | top 99% | — | — |
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
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 208% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 61% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$34,962
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 760 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
217
in-school suspensions + 368 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,280 Top 99% in New Jersey — larger than 1% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 106.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 91.1% +208% vs state
NCES ID 340077703307
Student demographics
African American 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
Two or More 3.9%
White 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 760:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 217
Out-of-school suspensions 368
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, which includes Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation.
$34,962
Per student
+20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+79%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.8%
State 3.7%
Federal 20.5%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
How many students attend Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has 2,280 students enrolled. It is a other school in Camden, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is 19.1:1, which is 61% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
91.1% of students at Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
The largest demographic group at Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is African American at 53.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Camden, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.