Cramer Hill Elementary - Mastery Schools

Your Neighborhood School in Camden

Welcome to Cramer Hill Elementary, a neighborhood elementary school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade and their families. We are in the top ten schools in Camden for both math and English Language Arts proficiency (third through eighth grade). Our students also exceed national trends in growth for both math and reading.

Cramer Hill has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the national non-profit organization. The school was awarded for its outstanding performance in the areas of student focus and support, school organization and culture, challenging standards and curriculum, active teaching and learning, technology integration, professional community, leadership and educational vitality, school, family and community partnerships, and indicators of success.

At Cramer Hill, all students learn and thrive. With love and high expectations, we support them in finding their own paths to success.

Cramer Hill students have the opportunity to attend East Camden Middle and Mastery High School of Camden, giving them the full K-12 experience at Mastery Schools.

720

Students

K-8

Grades

Our School

Record of Academic Excellence

  • Our kindergarten students have the highest reading outcomes in the Mastery Schools network
  • Cramer Hill is ranked in the top ten schools in Camden for both math and English language arts proficiency for students (Grades 3-8)
  • Students exceed national trends in growth on math and reading assessments (Grades 3-8)
  • Pass rates for standardized math tests have tripled since school year 2015-2016 (Grade 4)

Learning is Fun

  • Fun morning meetings set the tone for learning
  • Free play and structured recess keep students active
  • Students enjoy art, music and physical education
  • Our school’s has core values of Kindness, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork and Hard Work

Cramer Hill Elementary students can enjoy:

  • Free breakfast and lunch
  • Enthusiastic greetings from teachers and staff
  • Morning meetings that set the tone for the day
  • Free play and structured recess

Aftercare

For more information about Cramer Hill’s aftercare program, contact the main office at 856-726-0027.

  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Latin Dance
  • Mindfulness and Yoga
  • Running Club
  • Softball
  • Student Council
  • Tumbling
  • Martial Arts/Self-Defense
  • Community Service Club
  • Rising Queens

Cramer Hill Elementary students can participate in various extracurricular activities, including:

  • Latin Dance
  • Mindfulness & Yoga
  • Running Club
  • Student Council
  • Martial Arts
  • Rising Queens
  • Community Service Club
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Softball
  • Tumbling

Cramer Hill Elementary is still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Please follow the steps below to apply online.

  • Visit One Camden
  • Log in or sign up
  • Fill out your family profile 
  • Select “2024-2025” as the school year you want to apply for
  • Select “Neighborhood Guaranteed School” or “Open Enrollment,” depending on how many schools you’d like to apply to
  • Confirm school selection/s (and rank school preference if doing Open Enrollment)
  • Complete and submit your application

Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will reach out to answer your questions and help you apply.

Back to School 2024

Here you will find the official uniform requirements for Cramer Hill students.

Students should come to school prepared and ready to learn on a daily basis.

Review the required supplies list here.

Our Principal

Jessie McDonald

Jessie McDonald serves as the principal of Cramer Hill Elementary. As the founding principal of the school, she is a passionate leader who is looking to inspire her students and staff with joy and positive energy. Before becoming the leader of Cramer Hill, McDonald was an assistant principal of instruction at North Camden Elementary, which merged with Cramer Hill in…
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School Leadership Team

Amy Canary, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Anthony Estes, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Jolene Gaff, Assistant Principal of Instruction 

Trevin Grenier, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

Elizabeth Kiniery, Assistant Principal of Operations 

Tonya Obamoh, Assistant Principal of Instruction 

Todd Orange, Assistant Principal of School Culture

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Staff Directory

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I've been a Mastery parent for three years and I can say with confidence that I've had an overall great experience. I love the rigorous curriculum, how welcoming the staff is and how accessible the principals are.
- D. Walker, parent