- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, NJ
Yorkship Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Yorkship Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340264001408
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yorkship Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Yorkship Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yorkship Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Camden, NJ.
School address
District: Camden City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340264001408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Yorkship Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340264001408 · Camden, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 7.8:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (593 students)
Yorkship Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Yorkship Elementary 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
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Family School
474 students
- This school
Yorkship Elementary School
310 students
What this shows Yorkship Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yorkship Elementary School compares
Yorkship Elementary 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 170% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 170% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.9%
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Two or More 1.6%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Yorkship Elementary 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 Yorkship Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavio V. Catto Community Family School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Family School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yorkship Elementary 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Yorkship Elementary School
How many students attend Yorkship Elementary School?
Yorkship Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yorkship Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yorkship Elementary School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Yorkship Elementary School?
80.0% of students at Yorkship Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yorkship Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Yorkship Elementary School is African American at 63.9% of enrollment, in Camden, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yorkship Elementary School?
Yorkship Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Yorkship Elementary School rank among schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Yorkship Elementary School ranks #4 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 Yorkship Elementary 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.