Camden Elementary

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Camden Elementary ranks 141 st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Camden Elementary is a public elementary school in Camden, Mississippi, serving 108 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Madison County School District, which is ranked 17 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Camden Elementary has a unique demographic profile, with a significantly higher percentage of African American students (97.22%) compared to nearby schools. The school has shown mixed performance on state assessments, outperforming the state in some grade levels and subjects but underperforming in others, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Camden Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (97.22%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.4 to 7.6 over the past three years, suggests a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Luther Branson School and other schools in the region, Camden Elementary generally performs better on state assessments, particularly in Mathematics. However, it still lags behind the top-performing schools in the area, including Pisgah Elementary, Leake Central Elementary, and Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts. Despite the challenges, Camden Elementary's low student-teacher ratio and occasional strong performance on state assessments indicate the school has the potential to improve student outcomes with the right strategies and support.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045

(662) 468-2833

District: Madison County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,663

Students who attend Camden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
High:	Velma Jackson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 108

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.2%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Camden Elementary ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 6^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Camden Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Madison County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (97.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Madison County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Camden Elementary is 6.8, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Madison County School District! (See more...)

Compare Camden Elementary employs 15.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Camden Elementary is $17,663, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Madison County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Madison County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County School District 17^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Camden Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	59.97	154^th	394	60.9%
2009	62.61	141^st	392	64.0%
2010	33.17	291^st	403	27.8%
2011	51.98	203^rd	418	51.4%
2012	38.74	265^th	414	36.0%
2013	42.52	251^st	408	38.5%
2014	65.08	137^th	394	65.2%
2015	84.34	45^th	402	88.8%
2016	53.09	182^nd	394	53.8%
2017	62.84	141^st	406	65.3%
2018	71.52	106^th	404	73.8%
2019	51.22	202^nd	397	49.1%
2021	59.89	151^st	381	60.4%
2022	77.79	73^rd	382	80.9%
2023	70.24	106^th	377	71.9%
2024	63.87	141^st	390	63.8%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Camden Elementary

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Year	White	African American	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	0	283	0	n/a	n/a	283
2001	4	259	0	n/a	n/a	263
2002	2	228	0	n/a	n/a	230
2003	2	228	0	n/a	n/a	230
2004	2	216	2	n/a	n/a	220
2005	2	208	2	n/a	n/a	212
2006	0	221	0	n/a	n/a	221
2007	1	214	0	n/a	n/a	215
2008	1	211	0	n/a	n/a	212
2009	0	211	0	0	0	211
2010	1	201	0	0	0	202
2011	1	196	0	0	0	197
2012	0	200	0	0	0	200
2013	0	181	0	0	3	184
2014	0	161	0	0	0	161
2015	2	140	0	0	0	142
2016	0	130	0	0	0	130
2017	0	130	0	0	0	130
2018	0	107	0	0	0	107
2019	2	107	0	0	3	112
2020	0	105	0	0	3	108
2021	0	101	0	0	3	104
2022	0	101	0	0	3	104
2023	0	105	0	0	3	108

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 Camden Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	283	19.0	14.9	29.3
2001	263	19.0	13.8	31.2
2002	230	17.7	13.0	31.3
2003	230	17.7	13.0	31.3
2004	220	16.0	13.8	68.2
2005	212	16.8	12.6	91.5
2006	221	15.9	13.9	95.9
2007	215	15.9	13.5	97.2
2008	212	15.5	13.7	98.6
2009	211	14.2	14.9	96.7
2010	202	15.3	13.2	96.5
2011	197	12.8	15.3	95.4
2012	200	16.9	11.8	97.5
2013	184	16.5	11.1	97.3
2014	161	14.2	11.2	98.1
2015	142	16.0	8.8	97.9
2016	130	15.0	8.6	97.7
2017	130	15.0	8.6	97.7
2018	107	14.1	7.5	97.2
2019	112	13.7	8.1	97.3
2020	108	13.0	8.2	97.2
2021	104	16.2	6.4	97.1
2022	104	13.6	7.6	97.1
2023	108	15.7	6.8	97.2

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 Camden Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	283	19.0	14.9	29.3
2001	263	19.0	13.8	31.2
2002	230	17.7	13.0	31.3
2003	230	17.7	13.0	31.3
2004	220	16.0	13.8	68.2
2005	212	16.8	12.6	91.5
2006	221	15.9	13.9	95.9
2007	215	15.9	13.5	97.2
2008	212	15.5	13.7	98.6
2009	211	14.2	14.9	96.7
2010	202	15.3	13.2	96.5
2011	197	12.8	15.3	95.4
2012	200	16.9	11.8	97.5
2013	184	16.5	11.1	97.3
2014	161	14.2	11.2	98.1
2015	142	16.0	8.8	97.9
2016	130	15.0	8.6	97.7
2017	130	15.0	8.6	97.7
2018	107	14.1	7.5	97.2
2019	112	13.7	8.1	97.3
2020	108	13.0	8.2	97.2
2021	104	16.2	6.4	97.1
2022	104	13.6	7.6	97.1
2023	108	15.7	6.8	97.2

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 Camden Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,105 (6.3%)	$16,557 (93.7%)	$17,662

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Camden Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 202^nd of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 106^th of 377 Elementary schools	22.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camden Elementary)	28.6	50	21.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison County School District)	71.7	72.7	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Camden Elementary)	92.8	92.3	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison County School District)	72.2	70.2	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Camden Elementary)	30.7	71.4	40.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County School District)	70.7	72	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Camden Elementary)	34.6	64.3	29.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison County School District)	66.5	76.5	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Camden Elementary)	60	64.7	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County School District)	62.3	70	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Camden Elementary)	60	23.5	36.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison County School District)	56.4	67.9	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Camden Elementary)	53.4	76.5	23.1%
5th Grade Science (Madison County School District)	73.6	79.2	5.6%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	112	108	3.6%
African American	107	105	1.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.3%	97.2%	0.1%

Schools Near Camden Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP 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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Camden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4784 Hwy 43 North	Camden	39045	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 468-2833	108	16	6.8	97.2%	0 (0.0%)	105 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	63.9	141^st of 390 public elementary schools	63.8%		70.2	106^th of 377 public elementary schools	71.9%	35	56.3	76.9	36.4	93.8	61.6	63.7	54.6	$17,663	$1,105	$16,557
Luther Branson School	Public	PK, KG-5	3903 Highway 16 E	Canton	39046	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-2743	158	22	7.3	98.1%	2 (1.3%)	154 (97.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	85.6	43^rd of 390 public elementary schools	89.0%		84.6	41^st of 377 public elementary schools	89.1%	2	64.7	68.4	66.7	76.5	79.0	77.8	88.9	$12,369	$1,043	$11,325
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	551 Finney Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 407-1810	373	26	14.4	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	325 (87.1%)	43 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	31.8	273^rd of 390 public elementary schools	30.0%		33.3	267^th of 377 public elementary schools	29.2%	6	44.5	37.3	47.4	20.7	33.9	48.3	67.2	$7,789	$1,035	$6,754
Canton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	365 Vanburen Street	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-2400	391	28	13.9	100.0%	6 (1.5%)	252 (64.5%)	128 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	32.2	270^th of 390 public elementary schools	30.8%		37	251^st of 377 public elementary schools	33.4%	19	26.1	51.5	42.0	27.5	30.9	53.1	73.4	$7,879	$918	$6,961
Goodman Pickens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3877 Highway 51 South	Goodman	39079	Holmes County	Holmes County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 468-2116	201	17	11.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	198 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15.2	346^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.3%		22.4	311^th of 377 public elementary schools	17.5%	35	27.2	34.6	20.9	18.2	30.7	33.4	62.5	$9,025	$1,498	$7,528
Mc Neal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	364 Martin Luther King Drive	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-3654	410	25	16.6	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	364 (88.8%)	42 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)								(n/a)								$7,188	$901	$6,287
Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy	Public, Charter	K-1	505 South Union Street	Canton	39046	Madison County	Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(601) 206-4544	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Leake Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	603 Hwy. 16 West	Carthage	39051	Leake County	Leake County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 267-9148	860	68	12.6	100.0%	137 (15.9%)	506 (58.8%)	190 (22.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.6%)	24.6	307^th of 390 public elementary schools	21.3%		18.9	328^th of 377 public elementary schools	13.0%	21	34.1	40.7	38.3	23.8	28.3	36.7	69.2	$7,134	$921	$6,214
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar	Public	PK, KG-5	357 Old Yazoo Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 855-7819	362	27	13.2	100.0%	6 (1.7%)	328 (90.6%)	20 (5.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	47.7	212^th of 390 public elementary schools	45.6%		44.1	211^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.0%	1	53.5	51.9	65.7	25.3	38.9	57.1	91.4	$8,193	$1,238	$6,956
Red Water Elementary School	Public	K-8	107 Braves Boulevard	Carthage	39051	Leake County	Red Water Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 267-8500	140	16	8.6	97.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	140 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Camden Elementary

What schools do graduates of Camden Elementary attend?

Students who attend Camden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
High : Velma Jackson High School

What is the racial makeup of Camden Elementary?

Students at Camden Elementary are 97% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Camden Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 108 students attended Camden Elementary.

What district is Camden Elementary in?

Madison County School District

Is Camden Elementary a good school?

Camden Elementary ranks 141^st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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