Enrollment
558
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camden, NY
Camden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Camden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360624000404
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Camden, NY.
School address
District: Camden Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360624000404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camden Middle School
Camden Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Camden, New York, enrolling 558 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, Camden Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of New York schools and 28% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 828 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #265.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 558 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Camden Central School District also operates Camden Senior High School (630 students) and Camden Elementary School (493 students) alongside Camden Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Camden Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$23,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 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 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Camden Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camden Central School District, which includes Camden Middle School.
$23,569
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 66.2%
Federal 13.8%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcconnellsville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~558 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Camden Middle School
How many students attend Camden Middle School?
Camden Middle School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camden, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Middle School is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Middle School?
44.0% of students at Camden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Camden Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Camden, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Middle School?
Camden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Middle School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Camden on the city page.
Is Camden Middle School a good school?
Camden Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York 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 Central School District?
Besides Camden Middle School, Camden Central School District also operates Camden Senior High School (630 students), Camden Elementary School (493 students), and Mcconnellsville Elementary School (322 students). See the Camden Central School District district page for the complete list.
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