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What's something CamdenFrontier K12 School does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
432
Combined
STATE 281
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
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
35 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
249 students
STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 39 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 28 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 43 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 37 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 39 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 32 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 30 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 31 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 25 | 6% |
| Grade 9 | 36 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 32 | 7% |
| Grade 11 | 26 | 6% |
| Grade 12 | 34 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (39) is 56% larger than its 8th grade class (25).
Student demographics
9%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like CamdenFrontier K12 School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CamdenFrontier K12 School this school | 432 | 57.6% | N/A |
| Forest Park School CRYSTAL FALLS | 481 | 58.8% | 42.0% |
| Lake LindenHubbell Schools LAKE LINDEN | 327 | 57.8% | 56.2% |
| Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School DOLLAR BAY | 317 | 55.8% | N/A |
| North Huron School KINDE | 295 | 56.6% | 44.4% |
| Newberry Area School NEWBERRY | 496 | 64.1% | 34.0% |
Matched among Michigan K-12 schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CamdenFrontier K12 School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 432 | #14 of 200 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #15 of 61 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.9% | #53 of 61 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.6% | #62 of 102 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
432
-63 (-13%) vs 2020
-40% since 1990-91, when it was 717
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 16.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 432 | 34.8 | 12.4:1 | 58% (249) |
| 2023-24 | 477 | 37.5 | 12.7:1 | 64% (307) |
| 2022-23 | 452 | 32.9 | 13.7:1 | 67% (302) |
| 2020-21 | 495 | 30 | 16.5:1 | 62% (306) |
| 2017-18 | 173 | 8.8 | 19.6:1 | 53% (91) |
| 2015-16 | 160 | 8 | 20.0:1 | 51% (82) |
| 2010-11 | 158 | 9 | 17.6:1 | 42% (66) |
| 2000-01 | 235 | 13 | 18.1:1 | 45% (105) |
| 1990-91 | 717 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CamdenFrontier K12 School.
Since 2017-18: students up 150% (173 to 432); teachers up 294% (8.8 to 34.8).
About CamdenFrontier K12 School
CamdenFrontier K12 School is a large combined-grade school based in CAMDEN, Michigan. The school counts 432 students across kindergarten through 12. The school's enrollment is 54% bigger than the 281 average for combined schools in Michigan.
Camden-Frontier School operates CamdenFrontier K12 School.
The student body at CamdenFrontier K12 School is 95% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 3% Hispanic. That is close to the 93% White share among all Hillsdale County residents. CamdenFrontier K12 School's diversity index is 9%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at the school number 34.8 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 12.4:1. On average, combined schools in Michigan have 17.3:1, compared with 12.4:1 here. The school's lunch program data list 58% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That tracks the 58% average for public schools in Hillsdale County.
County data help place the school in context: in Hillsdale County, the median household income is $64,242, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. In all, Hillsdale County has 23 public schools and roughly 5,067 students.
The next-closest public school is Reading High School, about 4.4 miles away. CamdenFrontier K12 School is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Distant: the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment at CamdenFrontier K12 School dropped 13% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 495 to 432 students. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (12.4:1) than in 2020-21 (16.5:1).
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hillsdale County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Reading High School4.4 mi · 286
- Reynolds Elementary School4.6 mi · 404
- Will Carleton Charter School Academy9.5 mi · 276
- Hillsdale High School10.1 mi · 370
- Horizon Alternative School10.1 mi · 55
- Bailey Early Childhood Center10.1 mi · 34
Frequently asked questions
About CamdenFrontier K12 SchoolHow 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.