- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Camden, AR
Camden Fairview High School
Federal NCES profile for Camden Fairview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050606000312
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Fairview High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Fairview High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Fairview High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Camden, AR.
School address
District: Camden Fairview School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050606000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Camden Fairview High School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 65.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 050606000312 · Camden, AR High · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 10.2:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairview Elementary School (523 students)
Camden Fairview High School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 65.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Camden Fairview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Camden Fairview High School
652 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
523 students
- Camden Fairvie
Camden Fairview Middle School
421 students
- Ivory Intermed
Ivory Intermediate School
286 students
- Camden Fairvie 113
Camden Fairview Early Childhood Center
113 students
What this shows Camden Fairview High School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Fairview High School compares
Camden Fairview High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 23% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$13,812
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
White 26.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Camden Fairview High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camden Fairview School Dist. reports $13,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camden Fairview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Fairview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ivory Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Fairview Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Camden Fairview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camden Fairview High School
How many students attend Camden Fairview High School?
Camden Fairview High School has 652 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camden, AR. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Fairview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Fairview High School is 10.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden Fairview High School?
99.6% of students at Camden Fairview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Fairview High School?
The largest demographic group at Camden Fairview High School is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Camden, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Fairview High School?
Camden Fairview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Fairview High School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Fairview High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Camden, AR. 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 Fairview School Dist.?
Besides Camden Fairview High School, Camden Fairview School Dist. also operates Fairview Elementary School (523 students), Camden Fairview Middle School (421 students), and Ivory Intermediate School (286 students). See the Camden Fairview School Dist. district page for the complete list.