CAMERON R-I

CAMERON, Missouri — 4 schools

1,651
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$15,980
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CAMERON R-I operates 4 public schools serving 1,651 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. 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 1,601 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Clinton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,980 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 50.3% local, 41.2% state, and 8.5% 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 $62,981 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #149 of 433 in Missouri 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 (3 AP courses district-wide), a 343.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.6% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Cameron High accounts for 28.3% of all CAMERON R-I student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CAMERON R-I-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 R-I student-counselor ratio is 344:1 — 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 R-I is typically wider than the CAMERON R-I-aggregate figure suggests.

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

CAMERON R-I chronic absenteeism rate is 21.5% — 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 R-I is typically wider than the CAMERON R-I-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.5%
Federal
41.2%
State
50.3%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
149 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,095
Studio/mo
$1,197
1 BR/mo
$1,358
2 BR/mo
$1,769
3 BR/mo
$2,103
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$62,981
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 R-I.

White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
343.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in CAMERON R-I

School Enrollment
Cameron High
453
Parkview Elem.
440
Cameron Intermediate School
391
Cameron Veterans Middle
317

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CAMERON R-I?

CAMERON R-I has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,651 students.

How much does CAMERON R-I spend per student?

CAMERON R-I spends $15,980 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #149 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in CAMERON R-I?

The average teacher salary in CAMERON R-I is $62,981 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CAMERON R-I?

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

What is the demographic composition of CAMERON R-I?

CAMERON R-I students are 90.6% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CAMERON R-I?

CAMERON R-I has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #149 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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