- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Camden, NC
Camden Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Camden Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370060003391
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Early College High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Early College High has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Early College High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Camden, NC.
School address
District: Camden County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370060003391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Camden Early College High held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370060003391 · Camden, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 24.8:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden Middle (461 students)
Camden Early College High held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Camden Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle
461 students
- Camden Interme
Camden Intermediate
461 students
- Camden County
Camden County High
457 students
- Grandy Primary
Grandy Primary
415 students
- This school 124
Camden Early College High
124 students
What this shows Camden Early College High reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Early College High compares
Camden Early College High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 57% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 79% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Camden Early College High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camden County Schools reports $12,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camden Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camden Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camden County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandy Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Camden
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Camden Early College High
How many students attend Camden Early College High?
Camden Early College High has 124 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Early College High is 24.8:1, which is 57% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden Early College High?
14.1% of students at Camden Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Camden Early College High is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Camden, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Early College High?
Camden Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Camden Early College High rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Early College High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Camden, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden County Schools?
Besides Camden Early College High, Camden County Schools also operates Camden Middle (461 students), Camden Intermediate (461 students), and Camden County High (457 students). See the Camden County Schools district page for the complete list.