- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, SC
The Montessori School of Camden
Federal NCES profile for The Montessori School of Camden, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390901701Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Montessori School of Camden earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
The Montessori School of Camden has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Montessori School of Camden ranks #1 of 4 schools in Camden, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
The Montessori School of Camden grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 450390901701 · Camden, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
112 enr · 14:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
The Montessori School of Camden grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
The Montessori School of Camden in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- South Carolina 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- This school 112
The Montessori School of Camden
112 students
What this shows The Montessori School of Camden reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Montessori School of Camden compares
The Montessori School of Camden is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 75% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 70.5%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, The Montessori School of Camden is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Montessori School of Camden Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Montessori School of Camden's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Camden
3 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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Montessori School of Camden
How many students attend The Montessori School of Camden?
The Montessori School of Camden has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, SC. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Montessori School of Camden?
The student-teacher ratio at The Montessori School of Camden is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 The Montessori School of Camden?
18.5% of students at The Montessori School of Camden are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Montessori School of Camden?
The largest demographic group at The Montessori School of Camden is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Camden, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Montessori School of Camden?
The Montessori School of Camden has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 The Montessori School of Camden rank among schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, The Montessori School of Camden ranks #1 of 4 schools in Camden, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides The Montessori School of Camden, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.