- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, NJ
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School
Federal NCES profile for Octavio V. Catto Community Family School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340264000793
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Octavio V. Catto Community Family School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Camden, NJ.
School address
District: Camden City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340264000793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 340264000793 · Camden, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 10.6:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas H. Dudley Family School (549 students)
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Camden High Sc
Camden High School
425 students
What this shows Octavio V. Catto Community Family School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Octavio V. Catto Community Family School compares
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 124% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 124% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
African American 21.6%
Asian 1.7%
White 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Octavio V. Catto Community Family 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 Octavio V. Catto Community Family School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Side High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Family School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camden High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Octavio V. Catto Community Family School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Camden
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.
Standard public school
2,873 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Camden's Promise Charter School
Standard public school
2,457 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Standard public school
2,280 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Camden Prep Inc.
Standard public school
1,498 students 38.4:1 students per teacher
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Standard public school
549 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Octavio V. Catto Community Family School
How many students attend Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
66.4% of students at Octavio V. Catto Community Family School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
The largest demographic group at Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Camden, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Octavio V. Catto Community Family School rank among schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Octavio V. Catto Community Family School ranks #6 of 10 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 schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden City School District?
Besides Octavio V. Catto Community Family School, Camden City School District also operates Thomas H. Dudley Family School (549 students), Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School (515 students), and East Side High School (512 students). See the Camden City School District district page for the complete list.