- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, NJ
Veterans Memorial Family School
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial Family School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340264001354
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial Family School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Memorial Family School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Family School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Camden, NJ.
School address
District: Camden City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340264001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Veterans Memorial Family School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+17.6%).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 340264001354 · Camden, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 9.7:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (593 students)
Veterans Memorial Family School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+17.6%). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Veterans Memorial 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
- 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
- This school
Veterans Memorial Family School
474 students
- Camden High Sc
Camden High School
425 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial Family School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Memorial Family School compares
Veterans Memorial Family School is a growing 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 106% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.7%
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
African American 14.3%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Veterans Memorial Family School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 Veterans Memorial Family 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 | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camden High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial Family 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
- 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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial Family School
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Family School?
Veterans Memorial Family School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Family School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Veterans Memorial Family School?
60.9% of students at Veterans Memorial Family School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial Family School?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial Family School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Camden, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial Family School?
Veterans Memorial Family School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Veterans Memorial Family School rank among schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Family School ranks #9 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 Veterans Memorial Family 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.