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Public School | Grades PK-6 | Camden City

Sharp Elementary School is located in Camden, NJ and is one of 20 elementary schools in Camden City School District. It is a public school that serves 375 students in grades PK-6.

Sharp Elementary School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New Jersey in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sharp Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Sharp Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sharp Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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32ND and Hayes Ave, Camden, NJ 08105

(856) 966-8988

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 375

53% 47%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Sharp Elementary School had 87% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Jersey had 32% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

80%

Black

18%

White

Asian/Pacific Islander

Camden City District Spending

$22,278Per Pupil

The Camden City spends $22,278 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 41% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Camden City District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Sharp Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the NJASK

What is it?

The New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) is an annual test used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of three levels: partially proficient, proficient, or advanced proficient. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Math

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How is it Scored?

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