Enrollment
2,873
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340077203313
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. — Camden, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Mastery Schools of Camden Inc., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 45
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: Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. · 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)
207.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+191% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. 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
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. reports 2,873 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 207.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% 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 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 191% above the New Jersey average and 66% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 479 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. spends $24,215 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.5% from local sources (property taxes), 83.1% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 191% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,873 | top 100% | — | — |
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
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 191% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$24,215
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 479 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,873 Top 100% in New Jersey — larger than 0% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 207.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.2% +191% vs state
NCES ID 340077203313
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 479:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 109
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mastery Schools of Camden Inc., which includes Mastery Schools of Camden Inc..
$24,215
Per student
-17%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.5%
State 83.1%
Federal 12.3%
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.
Similar other schools in Camden
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Camden'S Promise Charter School
Standard public school
2,457 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Standard public school
2,280 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Camden Prep Inc.
Standard public school
1,498 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Standard public school
549 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.
How many students attend Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. has 2,873 students enrolled. It is a other school in Camden, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. is 13.9:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?
86.2% of students at Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?
The largest demographic group at Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Camden, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.