CAM Elementary School

Q: Is CAM Elementary School a good school?

CAM Elementary School ranks 394 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

CAM Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Massena, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 109 students. The school is part of the CAM Community School District, which is ranked 273 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

CAM Elementary School has a very homogeneous student population, with 99.08% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Iowa Connections Academy Elementary (63.74% White) and Griswold Elementary (93.94% White). The school's performance on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests has been mixed, with the school outperforming the district in some grade levels and subjects, but underperforming in others. Additionally, CAM Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.12% to 44.95% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average.

While CAM Elementary School's spending per student is slightly higher than the state average, it is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Orient Elementary ($16,771 per student) and Corning Elementary ($15,382 per student). This could be an area of concern, as adequate funding is crucial for providing quality educational resources and support for students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

207 6th St
Massena, IA 50853

(712) 779-2211

District: CAM Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
394^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,404

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

Pacific Islander:

1.4%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details CAM Elementary School ranks worse than 70.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.95. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), Pacific Islander (1.4%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at CAM Elementary School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare CAM Elementary School employs 20.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at CAM Elementary School is $11,404.

Schooldigger Rankings:

CAM Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

CAM Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks CAM Community School District 273^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for CAM Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	19.76	566^th	626	9.6%
2013	44.44	429^th	624	31.3%
2014	48.27	390^th	603	35.3%
2015	76.72	101^st	616	83.6%
2016	77.93	90^th	599	85.0%
2017	62.22	249^th	574	56.6%
2018	61.03	252^nd	567	55.6%
2019	71.83	156^th	603	74.1%
2021	61.26	227^th	567	60.0%
2022	26.25	465^th	574	19.0%
2023	69.85	171^st	565	69.7%
2024	38.95	394^th	557	29.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for CAM Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	203	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1989	203	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1990	188	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1991	187	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
1992	172	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
1993	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1994	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1995	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
1996	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
1997	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1998	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1999	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2000	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-12	135
2001	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2002	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2003	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2004	84	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
2005	69	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
2006	72	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
2007	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2008	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2009	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2010	89	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	91
2011	108	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	111
2012	106	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	107
2013	109	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	110
2014	109	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	113
2015	115	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	117
2016	111	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	111
2017	120	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	122
2018	124	0	0	2	0	1	1	0	128
2019	115	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	117
2020	117	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	120
2021	115	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	119
2022	109	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	109
2023	108	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	109
2024	213	0	1	2	0	3	1	0	220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at CAM Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	14.9	13.6	36
1989	203	16.7	12.1	34.5
1990	188	16.2	11.6	23.9
1991	187	14.6	12.8	27.8
1992	172	14.0	12.2	27.9
1993	157	14.1	11.1	29.9
1994	145	13.4	10.8	35.2
1995	123	8.8	14.0	38.2
1996	123	8.8	14.0	38.2
1997	117	7.8	15.0	31.6
1998	128	7.8	16.4	43.8
1999	139	8.0	17.4	53.2
2000	135	7.9	17.1	45.6
2001	123	8.0	15.4	44.7
2002	108	8.0	13.5	45.4
2003	108	8.0	13.5	45.4
2004	84	6.7	12.5	48.8
2005	69	6.5	10.6	55.1
2006	73	8.4	8.7	43.8
2007	75	9.0	8.3	52
2008	85	9.0	9.4	55.3
2009	81	8.8	9.2	50.6
2010	91	9.7	9.3	46.2
2011	111	9.2	12.0	52.3
2012	107	9.5	11.2	47.7
2013	110	9.6	11.3	40
2014	113	9.3	12.0	41.6
2015	117	10.0	11.7	42.7
2016	111	10.0	11.1	45
2017	122	10.2	11.9	41.8
2018	128	11.3	11.2	40.6
2019	117	11.3	10.3	46.2
2020	120	11.3	10.5	50
2021	119	11.3	10.4	44.5
2022	109	10.5	10.3	45
2023	109	9.9	10.9	43.1
2024	220	20.3	10.8	40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio CAM Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	14.9	13.6	36
1989	203	16.7	12.1	34.5
1990	188	16.2	11.6	23.9
1991	187	14.6	12.8	27.8
1992	172	14.0	12.2	27.9
1993	157	14.1	11.1	29.9
1994	145	13.4	10.8	35.2
1995	123	8.8	14.0	38.2
1996	123	8.8	14.0	38.2
1997	117	7.8	15.0	31.6
1998	128	7.8	16.4	43.8
1999	139	8.0	17.4	53.2
2000	135	7.9	17.1	45.6
2001	123	8.0	15.4	44.7
2002	108	8.0	13.5	45.4
2003	108	8.0	13.5	45.4
2004	84	6.7	12.5	48.8
2005	69	6.5	10.6	55.1
2006	73	8.4	8.7	43.8
2007	75	9.0	8.3	52
2008	85	9.0	9.4	55.3
2009	81	8.8	9.2	50.6
2010	91	9.7	9.3	46.2
2011	111	9.2	12.0	52.3
2012	107	9.5	11.2	47.7
2013	110	9.6	11.3	40
2014	113	9.3	12.0	41.6
2015	117	10.0	11.7	42.7
2016	111	10.0	11.1	45
2017	122	10.2	11.9	41.8
2018	128	11.3	11.2	40.6
2019	117	11.3	10.3	46.2
2020	120	11.3	10.5	50
2021	119	11.3	10.4	44.5
2022	109	10.5	10.3	45
2023	109	9.9	10.9	43.1
2024	220	20.3	10.8	40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for CAM Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$288 (2.5%)	$11,117 (97.5%)	$11,404

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on CAM Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 156^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 171^st of 565 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (CAM Elementary School)	73.3	72.2	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (CAM Community School District)	55.1	66	10.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (CAM Elementary School)	93.3	83.3	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (CAM Community School District)	69.4	72	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (CAM Elementary School)	85.7	68.8	16.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (CAM Community School District)	75.9	72.4	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (CAM Elementary School)	92.9	81.3	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (CAM Community School District)	77.6	72.4	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (CAM Elementary School)	75	80	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (CAM Community School District)	56.3	69.1	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (CAM Elementary School)	50	86.7	36.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (CAM Community School District)	54.2	76.4	22.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	117	109	6.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	115	108	6.1%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.2%	43.1%	3%

Schools Near CAM Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
CAM Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	207 6th St	Massena	50853	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 779-2211	220	20	10.8	40.9%	213 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	38.9	394^th of 557 public elementary schools	29.3%		69.8	171^st of 565 public elementary schools	69.7%	223	60.0	62.5	59.5	84.0	65.0	71.9	62.2	72.0	54.1	$11,404	$288	$11,117
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	807 Third St	Anita	50020	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(712) 581-0200	200	0	48.8	54.5%	124 (62.0%)	12 (6.0%)	29 (14.5%)	8 (4.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (11.0%)	19.5	471^st of 557 public elementary schools	15.4%		40.4	397^th of 565 public elementary schools	29.7%	74	53.6	55.6	42.9		82.1	51.9	42.9		37.0	$9,858	$24	$9,835
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	500 E 14th St	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 243-5234	529	37	14.3	45.7%	449 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.3%)	5 (0.9%)								(n/a)	73.7				91.6					$13,280	$729	$12,552
Schuler Elementary School	Public	4-5	501 East 11th St.	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 243-1370	230	16	14.3	52.2%	189 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)	8 (3.5%)	50.9	321^st of 557 public elementary schools	42.4%		48.9	332^nd of 565 public elementary schools	41.2%	11		71.4	68.4			73.5	69.2		61.5	$12,238	$720	$11,519
Nodaway Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 NW 2nd	Greenfield	50849	Adair County	Nodaway Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 743-6136	313	22	14.0	45.7%	286 (91.4%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	60	256^th of 557 public elementary schools	54.0%		61.2	233^rd of 565 public elementary schools	58.8%	23	52.5	79.2	65.9		90.0	81.1	75.0		63.6	$11,132	$569	$10,563
Corning Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1012 10th St	Corning	50841	Adams County	Corning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 322-4020	212	19	10.9	46.7%	195 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	52.7	316^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.3%		72.9	136^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.9%	180	64.5	68.8	74.3		67.7	75.0	74.3		62.9	$15,382	$1,040	$14,342
Orient Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	201 S. School Street	Orient	50858	Adair County	Orient-Macksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 352-4800	75	7	10.9	56.0%	73 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$16,771	$789	$15,981
Griswold Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 778-2154	239	21	11.6	49.4%	224 (93.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	46.6	350^th of 557 public elementary schools	37.2%		49.3	327^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.1%	23	70.0	56.7	54.8		90.0	70.0	77.4		51.6

Frequently Asked Questions about CAM Elementary School

Is CAM Elementary School a good school?

CAM Elementary School ranks 394^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of CAM Elementary School attend?

Students who attend CAM Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
High : CAM Junior/Senior High School
High : Iowa Connections Academy High School

What district is CAM Elementary School in?

CAM Community School District

How many students attend CAM Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 220 students attended CAM Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of CAM Elementary School?

Students at CAM Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Pacific Islander.

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