Enrollment
391
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cameron, MO
Cameron Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Cameron Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290702003267
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cameron Intermediate School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cameron Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cameron, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cameron Intermediate School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cameron Intermediate School
Cameron Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cameron, Missouri, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.2% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #171.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Cameron R-I also operates Cameron High (453 students) and Parkview Elem. (440 students) alongside Cameron Intermediate School.
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 Cameron Intermediate School compares
Cameron Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$10,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 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
White 92.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Cameron Intermediate School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cameron R-I, which includes Cameron Intermediate School.
$10,921
Per student
-16%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.5%
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 Cameron Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Veterans Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cameron Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cameron Intermediate School
How many students attend Cameron Intermediate School?
Cameron Intermediate School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cameron, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron Intermediate School is 15:1, which is 17% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cameron Intermediate School?
39.2% of students at Cameron Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cameron Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Cameron Intermediate School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Cameron, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cameron Intermediate School?
Cameron Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Cameron Intermediate School rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cameron, MO. 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.
Is Cameron Intermediate School a good school?
Cameron Intermediate School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. 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 Cameron R-I?
Besides Cameron Intermediate School, Cameron R-I also operates Cameron High (453 students), Parkview Elem. (440 students), and Cameron Veterans Middle (317 students). See the Cameron R-I district page for the complete list.
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