Camden Elementary School

208 Washington Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Camden Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Camden Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Camden Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
91%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Camden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Camden Elementary School often compared to?
Camden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holladay Elementary School, Big Sandy School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Camden Elementary School?
473 students attend Camden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Camden Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camden Elementary School?
Camden Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Camden Elementary School offer ?
Camden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Camden Elementary School part of?
Camden Elementary School is part of Benton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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