- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, SC
Camden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Camden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450255001258
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Camden, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Camden Elementary held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 450255001258 · Camden, SC Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 16.9:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students)
Camden Elementary held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Camden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lugoff-Elgin H
Lugoff-Elgin High
1,759 students
- Camden High
Camden High
1,136 students
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle
844 students
- Blaney Element
Blaney Elementary
750 students
- Wateree Elemen 688
Wateree Elementary
688 students
- This school 644
Camden Elementary
644 students
What this shows Camden Elementary reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Elementary compares
Camden Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▼ 17% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
African American 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Camden Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kershaw 01 reports $11,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff-Elgin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaney Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Camden
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camden Elementary
How many students attend Camden Elementary?
Camden Elementary has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, SC. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 18% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden Elementary?
61.4% of students at Camden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Camden Elementary is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Camden, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Elementary?
Camden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Camden, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Kershaw 01?
Besides Camden Elementary, Kershaw 01 also operates Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students), Camden High (1,136 students), and Camden Middle (844 students). See the Kershaw 01 district page for the complete list.