How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Camden Elementary | The Montessori School of Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Camden, SC | Camden, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 644 | 112 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.4% | 18.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Camden Elementary | The Montessori School of Camden |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,753 | $20,062 |
| District | Kershaw County School District | Charter Institute at Erskine |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Camden Elementary | The Montessori School of Camden |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5% | 70.5% |
| African American | 30.0% | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% | 8.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Camden Elementary | The Montessori School of Camden |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 553:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.3% | 17.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.