- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gladstone, MI
Cameron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cameron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261597001668
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cameron Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cameron Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, MI.
School address
District: Gladstone Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261597001668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Cameron Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 261597001668 · Gladstone, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14.6:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladstone Area High School (472 students)
Cameron Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cameron Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gladstone Area
Gladstone Area High School
472 students
- James T Jones
James T Jones Elementary School
355 students
- Gladstone Area
Gladstone Area Middle School
346 students
- This school
Cameron Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Cameron Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cameron Elementary School compares
Cameron Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$12,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 87.5%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Cameron Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Gladstone Area Schools reports $12,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cameron Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James T Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladstone Area Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cameron Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cameron Elementary School
How many students attend Cameron Elementary School?
Cameron Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gladstone, MI. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Cameron Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Cameron Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cameron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cameron Elementary School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Gladstone, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cameron Elementary School?
Cameron Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cameron Elementary School rank among public schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gladstone Area Schools?
Besides Cameron Elementary School, Gladstone Area Schools also operates Gladstone Area High School (472 students), James T Jones Elementary School (355 students), and Gladstone Area Middle School (346 students). See the Gladstone Area Schools district page for the complete list.