Enrollment
148
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden School of Arts Technology compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camden School of Arts Technology
Camden School of Arts Technology is a high-poverty, small middle school in Camden, Alabama, enrolling 148 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, Camden School of Arts Technology is leaner than roughly 97% of Alabama schools and 31% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Alabama schools, with 148 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Wilcox County spends $16,466 per pupil, 32% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wilcox County also operates J E Hobbs Elementary School (359 students) and Wilcox Central High School (340 students) alongside Camden School of Arts Technology.
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 School of Arts Technology compares
Camden School of Arts Technology on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,466
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilcox County, which includes Camden School of Arts Technology.
$16,466
Per student
+32%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 48.0%
Federal 28.8%
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 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
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Camden on the city page.
Is Camden School of Arts Technology a good school?
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. 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 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.
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