Camden Elementary

644 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Camden Elementary of the Creative Arts, located in Camden, South Carolina, is a specialized public school within the Kershaw County School District that emphasizes integrating the arts into its core academic curriculum. By utilizing a "creative arts" instructional model, the school seeks to foster student engagement and academic success through music, visual arts, drama, and dance, allowing students to explore their talents while meeting state educational standards.

Beyond its focus on the arts, the school is deeply rooted in the local community of Camden. It prides itself on creating a supportive, nurturing environment where students are encouraged to think critically and express themselves creatively. By blending traditional classroom instruction with artistic disciplines, Camden Elementary of the Creative Arts aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for future academic challenges while maintaining a strong appreciation for the cultural and performing arts.

644

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	90
Black	193
Asian	3
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
319 (49.5%)
Black
193 (30.0%)
Hispanic
90 (14.0%)
Two or More
38 (5.9%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kershaw 01
Phone:	(803)425-8960
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 107