Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harry C. Sharp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
80%
33%
Black
17%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Harry C. Sharp Elementary School?
325 students attend Harry C. Sharp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Harry C. Sharp Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry C. Sharp Elementary School?
Harry C. Sharp Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harry C. Sharp Elementary School offer ?
Harry C. Sharp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Harry C. Sharp Elementary School part of?
Harry C. Sharp Elementary School is part of Camden City School District.
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