Enrollment
597
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Sterling, KY
Camargo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Camargo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210425001057
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camargo Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Mount Sterling · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Camargo Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camargo Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Mount Sterling, KY.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210425001057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camargo Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camargo Elementary School
Camargo Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, enrolling 597 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 495 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #474, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 597 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mount Sterling's public schools, it stands alongside Mapleton Elementary School (524 students): Camargo Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 15:1).
Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students) and Mcnabb Middle School (928 students) alongside Camargo Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Camargo Elementary School compares
Camargo Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Camargo Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Camargo Elementary School.
$11,489
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Camargo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Sterling Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camargo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Mount Sterling
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mapleton Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northview Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mount Sterling Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
The Sterling School
Alternative education program
64 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative education program
17 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Camargo Elementary School
How many students attend Camargo Elementary School?
Camargo Elementary School has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camargo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camargo Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camargo Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Camargo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camargo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Camargo Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camargo Elementary School?
Camargo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Camargo Elementary School rank among schools in Mount Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Camargo Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Mount Sterling, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Sterling on the city page.
Is Camargo Elementary School a good school?
Camargo Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Camargo Elementary School, Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students), Mcnabb Middle School (928 students), and Mapleton Elementary School (524 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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