Enrollment
291
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540075000589
Cameron High School — Cameron, WV
Federal NCES profile for Cameron High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Marshall County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cameron High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cameron High School reports 291 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 44% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 146 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marshall County Schools spends $18,348 per pupil district-wide, above the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.1% from local sources (property taxes), 14.9% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cameron High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 3% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,348
per pupil, district-wide
— above West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 146 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 291 Top 48% in West Virginia — larger than 52% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 8.9:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540075000589
Student demographics
White 97.6%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 146:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.3%
In-school suspensions 69
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall County Schools, which includes Cameron High School.
$18,348
Per student
+13%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.1%
State 14.9%
Federal 10.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cameron High School
How many students attend Cameron High School?
Cameron High School has 291 students enrolled. It is a other school in CAMERON, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron High School is 8.9:1, which is 35% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cameron High School?
The largest demographic group at Cameron High School is White at 97.6%. The school serves a student body in CAMERON, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cameron High School?
Cameron High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.