Camden Elementary

Madison County Schools
4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045
99 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Camden Elementary, located at 4784 Hwy 43 North in Camden, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Madison County School District. As a rural elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment for children in their formative years. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Camden, acting as a central hub for student development and community engagement.

The facility is dedicated to preparing students for middle school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills, Camden Elementary strives to equip its students with the tools necessary for future academic success. The school often prioritizes a close-knit atmosphere, where teachers and staff work to address the individual needs of their students while maintaining a connection to the specific cultural and educational priorities of the Madison County area.
99
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    90 (90.9%)
  • White
    5 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Madison County Schools
Phone: (662)468-2833
Website: http://www.madison-schools.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Luther Branson Elementary
Madison County Schools
151 Students
3903 HIGHWAY 16 E
CANTON, MS 39046 (4.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th