The Salem County Special Services School District is a school district in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students with disabilities from Salem and Cumberland Counties. The district operates Cumberland Campus, located in Bridgeton, Salem Campus in Woodstown and Daretown School in Elmer.
Cumberland Campus serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cumberland Campus's student population of 101 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 17, 2026
School Motto
Providing high quality, cost-effective programs and services to the schools and districts of Salem and Cumberland Counties, where adults with special gifts serve students with special needs.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cumberland Campus is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
38%
34%
Black
24%
15%
White
29%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cumberland Campus?
101 students attend Cumberland Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cumberland Campus students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Campus?
Cumberland Campus has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cumberland Campus offer ?
Cumberland Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Campus part of?
Cumberland Campus is part of Salem County Special Services School District.
In what neighborhood is Cumberland Campus located?
Cumberland Campus is located in the Fairton neighborhood of Bridgeton, NJ.
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