Cameron

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Cameron, Oklahoma - 2 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Cameron #272 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,272 per pupil, Cameron ranks #298 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

319
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,272
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cameron operates 2 public schools serving 319 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Le Flore County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,272 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 31.8% local, 42.2% state, and 25.9% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #272 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 143:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 6.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.9% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Cameron Es, enrolling 182 students (64% of the district's total enrollment).

Cameron Es accounts for 57.1% of all Cameron student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Cameron a distant remainder — means Cameron-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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 student-counselor ratio is 143:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Cameron chronic absenteeism rate is 6.8% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Where does the funding come from?

25.9%
Federal
42.2%
State
31.8%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
272 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Cameron.

White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Multiracial 22.8%
Other 21.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

143:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Cameron

School Enrollment
Cameron Es
182
Cameron Hs
104

How Cameron Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pond Creek-Hunter Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Medford Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Collegiate Hall(Charter) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Maysville Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Twin Hills Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Cameron's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cameron?

Cameron has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 319 students.

How much does Cameron spend per student?

Cameron spends $11,272 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #272 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Cameron?

Cameron students are 53.9% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cameron?

Cameron has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #272 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.