Enrollment
493
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, NY
Camden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Camden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360624000403
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Camden, NY.
School address
District: Camden Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360624000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camden Elementary School
Camden Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Camden, New York, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 908 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #774, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Camden Central School District also operates Camden Senior High School (630 students) and Camden Middle School (558 students) alongside Camden 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 Camden Elementary School compares
Camden Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$23,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 92.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Camden Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camden Central School District, which includes Camden Elementary School.
$23,569
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 66.2%
Federal 13.8%
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 Camden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcconnellsville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Camden Elementary School
How many students attend Camden Elementary School?
Camden Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden Elementary School?
42.0% of students at Camden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Camden Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Camden, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Elementary School?
Camden 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 Camden Elementary School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Camden, NY. 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.
Is Camden Elementary School a good school?
Camden Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Camden Central School District?
Besides Camden Elementary School, Camden Central School District also operates Camden Senior High School (630 students), Camden Middle School (558 students), and Mcconnellsville Elementary School (322 students). See the Camden Central School District district page for the complete list.
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