Enrollment
461
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camden, NC
Camden Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Camden Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370060002977
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Intermediate earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Intermediate has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Intermediate ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Camden, NC.
School address
District: Camden County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370060002977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden Intermediate compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camden Intermediate
Camden Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Camden, North Carolina, enrolling 461 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.4% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the North Carolina average.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Camden County Schools also operates Camden Middle (461 students) and Camden County High (457 students) alongside Camden Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
Camden Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 68% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$12,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Camden Intermediate is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camden County Schools, which includes Camden Intermediate.
$12,277
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 69.8%
Federal 12.1%
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.
How Camden Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandy Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camden Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Camden Intermediate
How many students attend Camden Intermediate?
Camden Intermediate has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camden, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Intermediate is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden Intermediate?
21.4% of students at Camden Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Camden Intermediate is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Camden, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Intermediate?
Camden Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Intermediate ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Camden, NC. 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 Intermediate a good school?
Camden Intermediate earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina 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 County Schools?
Besides Camden Intermediate, Camden County Schools also operates Camden Middle (461 students), Camden County High (457 students), and Grandy Primary (415 students). See the Camden County Schools district page for the complete list.
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