Cameron Elementary School

Summary:

Cameron Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 232 students in grades PK-5 in Cameron, West Virginia, which is part of the Marshall County Schools district.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 97% of students identifying as white. Academically, Cameron Elementary has shown mixed performance, with 3rd-grade math and ELA proficiency rates above state and district averages, but lower proficiency in 4th and 5th grades. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 142 out of 368 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 364 out of 399 in 2016-2017. Compared to nearby schools like Glen Dale Elementary and Hilltop Elementary, Cameron Elementary generally performs better in math and ELA, but lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the region.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $13,694 and a low student-teacher ratio, Cameron Elementary's academic performance has shown a generally declining trend over the past decade, dropping from a low of 1 star out of 5 in several years to a 3-star rating in the most recent year. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement across all grade levels and student subgroups, and further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems may be warranted to identify areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12 Church St
       Cameron, WV  26033-1217


(304) 686-3305

District: Marshall County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,694 Help


Students who attend Cameron Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cameron High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.2%
African American:
0.9%
Two or more races:
0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cameron Elementary School ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Marshall County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.2%), African American (0.9%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cameron Elementary School is 10.6, which is the 4th best among 6 elementary schools in the Marshall County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cameron Elementary School is $13,694. 6 elementary schools in the Marshall County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cameron Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cameron Elementary School 142nd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Cameron Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Marshall County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County Schools 20th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cameron Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cameron Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 33.76 321st 420 23.6%
2010 39.33 269th 427 37.0%
2011 41.57 263rd 426 38.3%
2012 39.08 278th 426 34.7%
2013 20.49 397th 428 7.2%
2014 30.61 345th 422 18.2%
2015 28.93 338th 408 17.2%
2016 20.85 356th 402 11.4%
2017 21.51 364th 399 8.8%
2018 27.70 316th 392 19.4%
2019 21.11 344th 383 10.2%
2021 40.33 229th 380 39.7%
2022 32.92 267th 375 28.8%
2023 43.39 210th 368 42.9%
2024 57.58 142nd 368 61.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cameron Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.02 290th 377 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cameron Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.96 341st 382 10.7%
2018 8.44 368th 368 0.0%
2021 51.15 147th 335 56.1%
2022 31.18 276th 347 20.5%
2023 30.47 258th 333 22.5%
2024 41.58 209th 336 37.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Cameron Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.39 358th 381 6.0%
2018 26.09 315th 366 13.9%
2019 27.11 280th 339 17.4%
2021 35.13 227th 322 29.5%
2022 32.80 235th 325 27.7%
2023 34.84 225th 317 29.0%
2024 42.17 199th 316 37.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cameron Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.97 339th 382 11.3%
2018 33.59 275th 364 24.5%
2019 19.40 308th 338 8.9%
2021 41.50 196th 333 41.1%
2022 37.03 217th 330 34.2%
2023 47.38 161st 322 50.0%
2024 63.65 92nd 325 71.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Cameron Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.94 55th 187 70.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cameron Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.01 154th 156 1.3%
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Rank History for White students at Cameron Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.62 349th 382 8.6%
2018 26.75 313th 374 16.3%
2019 21.75 332nd 373 11.0%
2021 41.27 217th 376 42.3%
2022 32.96 271st 373 27.3%
2023 41.28 221st 366 39.6%
2024 56.62 146th 367 60.2%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, February 15, 2016

Open Quote I can't imagine why on earth someone would only rate it one star. The teachers there are excellent and take the time to focus and make sure your child excells. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cameron Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 463 463
1990 454 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 440 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 414 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1993 407 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1994 397 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 374 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 377
1996 374 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 377
1997 368 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1998 374 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1999 387 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2000 401 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2001 384 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 391 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2003 391 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2004 356 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2005 344 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 358 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 345 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 335 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2009 371 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2010 383 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 387
2011 396 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 399
2012 390 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 392
2013 386 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 389
2014 361 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 366
2015 364 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 368
2016 363 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 368
2017 327 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 334
2018 325 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 335
2019 317 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 325
2020 252 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 260
2021 261 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 267
2022 247 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 252
2023 227 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 232
2024 221 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 225

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 Cameron Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 463 27.0 17.1 n/a
1990 455 28.5 15.9 45.3
1991 440 28.0 15.7 43
1992 414 24.9 16.6 44.7
1993 407 23.0 17.7 47.9
1994 398 24.9 16.0 49.5
1995 377 24.0 15.7 51.7
1996 377 24.0 15.7 51.7
1997 370 23.5 15.7 56.2
1998 376 24.5 15.3 54.3
1999 390 23.0 17.0 69.5
2000 402 24.0 16.8 66.9
2001 385 24.5 15.7 66.2
2002 393 24.6 16.0 63.9
2003 393 24.6 16.0 63.9
2004 359 22.6 15.9 66
2005 346 22.6 15.3 64.5
2006 361 22.6 16.0 62.6
2007 348 20.6 16.9 58
2008 337 19.6 17.2 57.3
2009 374 19.6 19.1 54.3
2010 387 23.0 16.8 58.1
2011 399 23.7 16.8 50.4
2012 392 28.0 14.0 54.3
2013 389 23.5 16.5 53
2014 366 23.5 15.5 n/a
2015 368 23.0 16.0 29.3
2016 368 24.0 15.3 43.8
2017 334 23.7 14.0 35.3
2018 335 24.0 13.9 52.8
2019 325 23.5 13.8 41.5
2020 260 21.5 12.0 51.9
2021 267 20.5 13.0 39.3
2022 252 20.5 12.2 n/a
2023 232 20.6 11.2 n/a
2024 225 21.1 10.6 n/a

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 Cameron Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 463 27.0 17.1 n/a
1990 455 28.5 15.9 45.3
1991 440 28.0 15.7 43
1992 414 24.9 16.6 44.7
1993 407 23.0 17.7 47.9
1994 398 24.9 16.0 49.5
1995 377 24.0 15.7 51.7
1996 377 24.0 15.7 51.7
1997 370 23.5 15.7 56.2
1998 376 24.5 15.3 54.3
1999 390 23.0 17.0 69.5
2000 402 24.0 16.8 66.9
2001 385 24.5 15.7 66.2
2002 393 24.6 16.0 63.9
2003 393 24.6 16.0 63.9
2004 359 22.6 15.9 66
2005 346 22.6 15.3 64.5
2006 361 22.6 16.0 62.6
2007 348 20.6 16.9 58
2008 337 19.6 17.2 57.3
2009 374 19.6 19.1 54.3
2010 387 23.0 16.8 58.1
2011 399 23.7 16.8 50.4
2012 392 28.0 14.0 54.3
2013 389 23.5 16.5 53
2014 366 23.5 15.5 n/a
2015 368 23.0 16.0 29.3
2016 368 24.0 15.3 43.8
2017 334 23.7 14.0 35.3
2018 335 24.0 13.9 52.8
2019 325 23.5 13.8 41.5
2020 260 21.5 12.0 51.9
2021 267 20.5 13.0 39.3
2022 252 20.5 12.2 n/a
2023 232 20.6 11.2 n/a
2024 225 21.1 10.6 n/a

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 Cameron Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,113 (8.1%) $12,580 (91.9%) $13,694

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cameron 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 344th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 210th of 368 Elementary schools
 32.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cameron Elementary School)56.863.3
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marshall County Schools)60.363.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cameron Elementary School)43.240
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County Schools)52.347.2
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cameron Elementary School)19.144.8
 25.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County Schools)40.648.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cameron Elementary School)26.231
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County Schools)46.149.3
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cameron Elementary School)33.325
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County Schools)31.427.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cameron Elementary School)33.333.3
 0%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County Schools)41.540.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Cameron Elementary School)2036.1
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Marshall County Schools)25.925.4
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students325232
 28.6%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White317227
 28.4%
Two or More Races01


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Students at Cameron Elementary School are 98% White.

Cameron Elementary School ranks 142nd of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Cameron High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended Cameron Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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