Enrollment
442
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470024000051
Camden Elementary — Camden, TN
Federal NCES profile for Camden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 49
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Benton County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Camden Elementary reports 442 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 442 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Benton County spends $13,598 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.0% from local sources (property taxes), 44.9% from the state, and 29.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Camden Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,598
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 442 Top 46% in Tennessee — larger than 54% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470024000051
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 442:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benton County, which includes Camden Elementary.
$13,598
Per student
+10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 44.9%
Federal 29.1%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
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- 243
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Camden Elementary
How many students attend Camden Elementary?
Camden Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is a other school in Camden, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Camden Elementary is White at 88.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Camden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Elementary?
Camden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.