Enrollment
112
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Montessori School of Camden compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Montessori School of Camden
The Montessori School of Camden is a lower-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Camden, South Carolina, enrolling 112 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.5% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the South Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of South Carolina schools, with 112 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Charter Institute at Erskine spends $6,927 per pupil, 52% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camden's public schools, it stands alongside Camden Elementary (644 students): The Montessori School of Camden is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 16.9:1).
Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students) and Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students) alongside The Montessori School of Camden.
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 The Montessori School of Camden compares
The Montessori School of Camden on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$6,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charter Institute at Erskine, which includes The Montessori School of Camden.
$6,927
Per student
-52%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 85.8%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Montessori School of Camden a good school?
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. 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 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.
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