- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, NJ
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas H. Dudley Family School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340264003065
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas H. Dudley Family School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas H. Dudley Family 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, Thomas H. Dudley Family School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Camden, NJ.
School address
District: Camden City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340264003065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Thomas H. Dudley Family School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 340264003065 · Camden, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 9.2:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (593 students)
Thomas H. Dudley Family School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thomas H. Dudley Family 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
- This school
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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas H. Dudley Family School compares
Thomas H. Dudley 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 126% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 126% 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
44.4%
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 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
African American 24.0%
Asian 2.0%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Thomas H. Dudley 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavio V. Catto Community Family School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Family School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camden High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas H. Dudley 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
4 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
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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas H. Dudley Family School
How many students attend Thomas H. Dudley Family School?
Thomas H. Dudley Family School has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas H. Dudley Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas H. Dudley Family 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School?
66.8% of students at Thomas H. Dudley Family School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas H. Dudley Family School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas H. Dudley Family School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Camden, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas H. Dudley Family School?
Thomas H. Dudley 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School rank among schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas H. Dudley Family School ranks #2 of 5 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 Thomas H. Dudley Family School, Camden City School District also operates Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (593 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.