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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CAMDEN-FRONTIER SCHOOL·NCES 260771004355

CamdenFrontier K12 School

4971 W MONTGOMERY RD, CAMDEN, MI 49232 · (517) 368-5255 · Hillsdale County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL432 STUDENTS
Enrollment
432
Combined
STATE 281
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
35 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
249 students
STATE 55%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
39
Grade 1
28
Grade 2
43
Grade 3
37
Grade 4
39
Grade 5
32
Grade 6
30
Grade 7
31
Grade 8
25
Grade 9
36
Grade 10
32
Grade 11
26
Grade 12
34
Student demographics
White
41295%
STATE 63%
Hispanic
143%
STATE 9%
Black
10%
STATE 18%
Asian
10%
STATE 4%
Two+
41%
STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20748%
Female
22552%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
432
+259 (+150%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 19.6:1
% White
95%
was 98%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CamdenFrontier K12 School

CamdenFrontier K12 School is a big combined-grade school in CAMDEN, Michigan, operated by Camden-Frontier School. The school educates 432 students in grades K through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 54% larger than the state mean of about 281.

CamdenFrontier K12 School sits inside Camden-Frontier School, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

Demographically, CamdenFrontier K12 School reports that 95% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest reads as 3% Hispanic. Compared to Hillsdale County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.4:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 58% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Hillsdale County indicate median household earnings sit near $64,242, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Across Hillsdale County's 23 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,067 students), CamdenFrontier K12 School is one campus in the mix.

Reading High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 4.4 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Looking at the recent track record. CamdenFrontier K12 School's enrollment has edged up 150% since 2018, when it stood at 173 (now 432). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 19.6:1 in 2018 to 12.4:1 today.

On the community side, members of the CamdenFrontier K12 School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Hillsdale County at a glance

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Population
45,654
Census ACS
Median income
$64,242
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
5,067 students

Quick facts

School name
CamdenFrontier K12 School
District
Camden-Frontier School
Address
4971 W MONTGOMERY RD, CAMDEN, MI 49232
Phone
(517) 368-5255
County
Hillsdale County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
432
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
249 (58%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
260771004355
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About CamdenFrontier K12 School
How many students attend CamdenFrontier K12 School?
CamdenFrontier K12 School enrolls approximately 432 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does CamdenFrontier K12 School serve?
CamdenFrontier K12 School serves grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CamdenFrontier K12 School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CamdenFrontier K12 School is approximately 12.4:1 (35 FTE teachers).
How diverse is CamdenFrontier K12 School?
CamdenFrontier K12 School reports a student body of 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is CamdenFrontier K12 School in?
CamdenFrontier K12 School is part of Camden-Frontier School.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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