CAMERON ISD

CAMERON, Texas — 4 schools

1,554
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,305
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CAMERON ISD operates 4 public schools serving 1,554 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,488 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Milam County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,305 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.1% local, 48.1% state, and 24.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $73,967 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #765 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 312.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.9% Hispanic or Latino, 29.7% White, 14.4% African American across the district's schools.

Cameron Yoe H S accounts for 32.2% of all CAMERON ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CAMERON ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CAMERON ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 65.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

CAMERON ISD student-counselor ratio is 312:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within CAMERON ISD is typically wider than the CAMERON ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CAMERON ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within CAMERON ISD is typically wider than the CAMERON ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.8%
Federal
48.1%
State
27.1%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
765 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Milam County county, where this district is located.

$785
Studio/mo
$790
1 BR/mo
$1,037
2 BR/mo
$1,302
3 BR/mo
$1,626
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,967
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in CAMERON ISD.

White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 52.9%
African American 14.4%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
312.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CAMERON ISD

School Enrollment
Cameron Yoe H S
479
Ben Milam El
396
Cameron El
308
Cameron Middle
305

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CAMERON ISD?

CAMERON ISD has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,554 students.

How much does CAMERON ISD spend per student?

CAMERON ISD spends $12,305 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #765 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in CAMERON ISD?

The average teacher salary in CAMERON ISD is $73,967 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CAMERON ISD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Milam County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CAMERON ISD?

CAMERON ISD students are 52.9% Hispanic or Latino, 29.7% White, 14.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CAMERON ISD?

CAMERON ISD has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #765 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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