- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Camden Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 360624000403 · Camden, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 12.6:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden Senior High School (630 students)
Camden Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Camden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden Senior
Camden Senior High School
630 students
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle School
558 students
- This school
Camden Elementary School
493 students
- Mcconnellsvill
Mcconnellsville Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Camden Elementary School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Elementary School compares
Camden Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Camden Central School District reports $26,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~493 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.