- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crestwood, KY
Camden Station Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Camden Station Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210453001597
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Station Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Crestwood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Station Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Station Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Crestwood, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Camden Station Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210453001597 · Crestwood, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 11.6:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Oldham County High School (1,547 students)
Camden Station Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Camden Station Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oldham County
Oldham County High School
1,547 students
- South Oldham H
South Oldham High School
1,304 students
- North Oldham H
North Oldham High School
948 students
- South Oldham M
South Oldham Middle School
848 students
- Oldham County
Oldham County Middle School
768 students
- This school 475
Camden Station Elementary School
475 students
What this shows Camden Station Elementary School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Station Elementary School compares
Camden Station Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 70% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Camden Station Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oldham County reports $13,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camden Station Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden Station Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Crestwood
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kenwood Station Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Locust Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Crestwood Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Centerfield Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camden Station Elementary School
How many students attend Camden Station Elementary School?
Camden Station Elementary School has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crestwood, KY. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Station Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Station Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 26% 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 Station Elementary School?
17.5% of students at Camden Station Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Station Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Camden Station Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Crestwood, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Station Elementary School?
Camden Station Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Station Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crestwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Station Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Crestwood, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crestwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Oldham County?
Besides Camden Station Elementary School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.