- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camden, AL
Camden School of Arts Technology
Federal NCES profile for Camden School of Arts Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010351001809
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden School of Arts Technology earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden School of Arts Technology has class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden School of Arts Technology ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Camden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Camden School of Arts Technology held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010351001809 · Camden, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 12.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: J E Hobbs Elementary School (359 students)
Camden School of Arts Technology held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Camden School of Arts Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J E Hobbs Elem
J E Hobbs Elementary School
359 students
- Wilcox Central
Wilcox Central High School
340 students
- F S Ervin Elem
F S Ervin Elementary School
197 students
- This school
Camden School of Arts Technology
148 students
- Abc Elementary 103
Abc Elementary
103 students
What this shows Camden School of Arts Technology reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden School of Arts Technology compares
Camden School of Arts Technology held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 70% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 3% in Alabama - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$18,907
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 148 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.
Student demographics
African American 98.6%
White 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Camden School of Arts Technology is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilcox County reports $18,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camden School of Arts Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J E Hobbs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilcox Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| F S Ervin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abc Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden School of Arts Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camden School of Arts Technology
How many students attend Camden School of Arts Technology?
Camden School of Arts Technology has 148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden School of Arts Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden School of Arts Technology is 12.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% 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 School of Arts Technology?
100.0% of students at Camden School of Arts Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden School of Arts Technology?
The largest demographic group at Camden School of Arts Technology is African American at 98.6% of enrollment, in Camden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden School of Arts Technology?
Camden School of Arts Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 School of Arts Technology rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden School of Arts Technology ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Camden, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilcox County?
Besides Camden School of Arts Technology, Wilcox County also operates J E Hobbs Elementary School (359 students), Wilcox Central High School (340 students), and F S Ervin Elementary School (197 students). See the Wilcox County district page for the complete list.