- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cameron, WI
Cameron Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cameron Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550213000256
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cameron Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cameron Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Cameron, WI.
School address
District: Cameron School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550213000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Cameron Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 550213000256 · Cameron, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 14.4:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cameron Middle (319 students)
Cameron Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cameron Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cameron Elementary
432 students
- Cameron Middle
Cameron Middle
319 students
- Cameron High
Cameron High
279 students
- Cameron Academ 134
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education
134 students
- North Star Aca 38
North Star Academy
38 students
What this shows Cameron Elementary reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cameron Elementary compares
Cameron Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Cameron Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cameron School District reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cameron Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Academy of Virtual Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cameron Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Cameron
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cameron Elementary
How many students attend Cameron Elementary?
Cameron Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cameron, WI. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cameron Elementary?
33.6% of students at Cameron Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cameron Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cameron Elementary is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Cameron, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cameron Elementary?
Cameron Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Cameron Elementary rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Cameron, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cameron on the city page.
What other schools are in Cameron School District?
Besides Cameron Elementary, Cameron School District also operates Cameron Middle (319 students), Cameron High (279 students), and Cameron Academy of Virtual Education (134 students). See the Cameron School District district page for the complete list.