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Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center

1602 Pine Street, CAMDEN, NJ 08103 · (856) 966-4171 · Camden County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL306 STUDENTS
Enrollment
306
Elementary
DISTRICT 419 · STATE 405
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.5:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
135 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
306
Student demographics
White
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 37%
Hispanic
10434%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 35%
Black
19463%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 14%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 10%
Two+
62%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16253%
Female
14447%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
306
-99 (-24%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
was 8.6:1
% White
0%
was 1%
% Hispanic
34%
was 38%
% Black
63%
was 60%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center

Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center, a tight-knit elementary school in CAMDEN, New Jersey, operated by Camden City School District, enrolls 306 students, covering grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 405 students per school, that is 24% leaner than typical.

Within Camden City School District, which oversees 16 schools and 5,871 students, Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center lists that the largest single group is Black, at 63% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school reports 34% Hispanic. That is noticeably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 19%.

In terms of school funding signals, Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center records 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 8.4:1. The state averages around 11.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 44% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Camden County indicate median household earnings sit near $88,755, about 36% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Camden County runs 158 public schools (combined enrollment of about 82,104 students), of which Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center is one.

Nearest neighbor: Forest Hill School, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center.

Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center operates from a downtown location.

Looking at the recent track record. Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center's enrollment has declined 24% since 2018, when it stood at 405 (now 306). The Hispanic share of enrollment shrank from 38% to 34% over that span.

On allk12, the feed for Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Camden County at a glance

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Population
527,257
Census ACS
Median income
$88,755
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
158
82,104 students

Quick facts

School name
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center
District
Camden City School District
Address
1602 Pine Street, CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Phone
(856) 966-4171
County
Camden County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
306
Teachers (FTE)
37
Student–teacher ratio
8.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
135 (44%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
340264001344
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center
What is the total enrollment at Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center?
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center enrolls approximately 306 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center serve?
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center is approximately 8.4:1 (37 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center?
At Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center, the student body is approximately 0% White, 34% Hispanic, 63% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center in?
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center is part of Camden City School District.
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