- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 73/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Massena, IA
Cam South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cam South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190594000199
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cam South Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 216
- students enrolled
Cam South Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cam Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190594000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+111 students YoY
Cam South Elementary School grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+101.8%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+111 students YoY 190594000199 · Massena, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 24:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa Connections Academy High School (1,022 students)
Cam South Elementary School grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+101.8%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Cam South Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa Connectio
Iowa Connections Academy High School
1,022 students
- Iowa Connectio 308
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
308 students
- This school 216
Cam South Elementary School
216 students
- Iowa Connectio 216
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary
216 students
- Cam High Schoo 188
Cam High School
188 students
- Cam Middle Sch 105
Cam Middle School
105 students
What this shows Cam South Elementary School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cam South Elementary School compares
Cam South Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 62% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Cam South Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cam Comm School District reports $7,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cam South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Connections Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Iowa Connections Academy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa Connections Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cam High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cam Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cam South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 77:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cam South Elementary School
How many students attend Cam South Elementary School?
Cam South Elementary School has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Massena, IA. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cam South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cam South Elementary School is 24:1, which is 62% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cam South Elementary School?
32.1% of students at Cam South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cam South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cam South Elementary School is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Massena, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cam South Elementary School?
Cam South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Cam Comm School District?
Besides Cam South Elementary School, Cam Comm School District also operates Iowa Connections Academy High School (1,022 students), Iowa Connections Academy Middle School (308 students), and Iowa Connections Academy Elementary (216 students). See the Cam Comm School District district page for the complete list.