- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camden, AR
Camden Fairview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Camden Fairview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050606001435
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Fairview Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Fairview Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Fairview Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Camden, AR.
School address
District: Camden Fairview School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050606001435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Camden Fairview Middle School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 050606001435 · Camden, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 9.6:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden Fairview High School (652 students)
Camden Fairview Middle School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Camden Fairview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden Fairvie
Camden Fairview High School
652 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
523 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Fairview Middle School compares
Camden Fairview Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 20% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
367
in-school suspensions + 272 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 87.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 151.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 69.4%
White 20.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Camden Fairview Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide middle 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camden Fairview Middle School
How many students attend Camden Fairview Middle School?
Camden Fairview Middle School has 421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camden, AR. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Fairview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Fairview Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Middle School?
99.4% of students at Camden Fairview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Fairview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Camden Fairview Middle School is African American at 69.4% of enrollment, in Camden, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Fairview Middle School?
Camden Fairview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Fairview Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Camden Fairview School Dist. also operates Camden Fairview High School (652 students), Fairview Elementary School (523 students), and Ivory Intermediate School (286 students). See the Camden Fairview School Dist. district page for the complete list.