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What do students at Camden Elementary actually talk about outside of class?
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Enrollment
442
Elementary
DISTRICT 419 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BENTON COUNTY·NCES 470024000051
Camden Elementary
208 Washington AVE, Camden, TN 38320 · (731) 584-4918 · Benton County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL442 STUDENTS
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 90 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 127 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 114 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 111 | 25% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 61% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Camden Elementary→Briarwood School
Based on grade levels within Benton County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Camden Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 442 | #531 of 1,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.6% | #728 of 962 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.9% | #331 of 348 |
Ranked against other public elementary 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
442
+21 (+5%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 599
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 | 442 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 461 | 33.6 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 473 | 34.5 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 421 | 30 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 438 | 30 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 440 | 29 | 15.2:1 | 67% (296) |
| 2010-11 | 383 | 32 | 12.0:1 | 84% (321) |
| 2000-01 | 438 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 599 | 32 | 18.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Camden Elementary.
About Camden Elementary
As a medium-sized elementary school, Camden Elementary serves students in Camden, Tennessee. It covers pre-K through 2, with a total enrollment of 442 students.
The district, Benton County, has 2,150 students enrolled across 6 schools.
About 89% of the student body at Camden Elementary is White. Smaller groups are 4% multiracial, 3% Black, and 3% Hispanic. The county population is about 90% White, within a few points of the school. Camden Elementary's diversity index is 21%, against a US figure of 70%.
Within Benton County, the median household income is $51,746, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Camden Elementary, Benton County has 7 other public schools.
The next-closest public school is Camden Jr High School, about 0.3 miles away. Camden Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Camden Elementary as Rural: Remote.
Enrollment has grown by 21 students since 2020-21, to 442.
Discussions about Camden Elementary may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Benton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,006
Census ACS
Median income
$51,746
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,150 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Benton County
- Camden Central High SchoolHigh · 563 students
- Briarwood SchoolElementary · 395 students
- Camden Jr High SchoolMiddle · 373 students
- Big Sandy SchoolCombined · 243 students
- Holladay ElementaryCombined · 134 students
- Benton County AcademyHigh
Other schools in Camden
- Camden Central High SchoolHigh · 563 students
- Briarwood SchoolElementary · 395 students
- Camden Jr High SchoolMiddle · 373 students
- Benton County AcademyHigh
- Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical CenterHigh
Nearby schools
- Camden Jr High School0.3 mi · 373
- Camden Central High School0.4 mi · 563
- Briarwood School0.6 mi · 395
- Lakeview Elementary8.8 mi · 359
- Central Elementary9.4 mi · 281
- Central High School9.4 mi · 345
Frequently asked questions
About Camden ElementaryHow large is Camden Elementary?
Camden Elementary enrolls approximately 442 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Camden Elementary serve?
Camden Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Camden Elementary?
At Camden Elementary, the student body is approximately 89% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Camden Elementary public or private?
Camden Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Benton County.
Where is Camden Elementary located?
Camden Elementary is located at 208 Washington AVE, Camden, TN 38320.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.