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Camden Elementary

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Camden Elementary ranks 84 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

84^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Camden Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Madison County School District in Camden, Mississippi. With 103 students, the school is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, and the district as a whole is ranked 18 out of 130 districts in the state.

Camden Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 89.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics, compared to 53.3% statewide, and 71.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in MAAP Science, compared to 66.3% statewide. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6 to 7.6 students per teacher, suggests students receive more individualized attention. However, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94.17% to 97.22%, indicates it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may present challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, Luther Branson School, which is also in the Madison County School District, performs similarly well, with 90.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in MAAP Science. However, other nearby schools like Leake Central Elementary and Goodman Pickens Elementary have significantly lower proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. Despite some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, Camden Elementary has maintained a consistent 4-star rating and remains a high-performing school within the district.

Students ?

6.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,991

Per pupil spending ?

92.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045

(662) 468-2833

District: Madison County Schools

Students who attend Camden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
High:	Velma Jackson High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.9%

White:

5.1%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (68% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Mississippi elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2015

!Near the bottom of Madison County Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg72%

Mississippi avg54%

84^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 8Elementary Schools in the Madison County Schools

18^th of 130Madison County Schools among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	74.8	84 of 383	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	63.9	141 of 390	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.2	106 of 377	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	73 of 382	80.9%	★★★★☆
2021	59.9	151 of 381	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.2	202 of 397	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	71.5	106 of 404	73.8%	★★★★☆
2017	62.8	141 of 406	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.1	182 of 394	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	84.3	45 of 402	88.8%	★★★★☆
2014	65.1	137 of 394	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	42.5	251 of 408	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	38.7	265 of 414	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	52.0	203 of 418	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	33.2	291 of 403	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	62.6	141 of 392	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.0	154 of 394	60.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics72%+19 vs state

Science72%+5 vs state

English Language Arts62%+10 vs state

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Schools Near Camden Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAAP Mathematics (2025)			MAAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Camden Elementary	Public	K-5	4784 Hwy 43 North	Camden	39045	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 468-2833	99	15	6.7	92.9%	5 (5.1%)	90 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	74.8	84^th of 383 public elementary schools	78.1%		63.9	141^st of 390 public elementary schools	63.8%	57	68.4	47.1	71.4	89.5	52.9	71.4	71.5	$25,991
Luther Branson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3903 Highway 16 E	Canton	39046	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-2743	151	19	8.0	95.4%	6 (4.0%)	140 (92.7%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.2	35^th of 383 public elementary schools	90.9%		85.6	43^rd of 390 public elementary schools	89.0%	8	91.3	59.1	77.3	73.9	63.6	81.8	90.9	$22,969
Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	551 Finney Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 407-1809	366	24	15.3	99.7%	3 (0.8%)	287 (78.4%)	57 (15.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	37.3	250^th of 383 public elementary schools	34.7%		31.8	273^rd of 390 public elementary schools	30.0%	23	35.6	54.0	46.5	39.8	36.0	43.1	58.7	$10,788
Canton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	365 Vanburen Street	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-2400	411	24	17.0	100.0%	7 (1.7%)	244 (59.4%)	153 (37.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	39.3	236^th of 383 public elementary schools	38.4%		32.2	270^th of 390 public elementary schools	30.8%	34	26.2	34.9	51.5	60.2	39.5	31.3	68.2	$11,473
GPE School	Public	K-5	3877 Highway 51 South	Goodman	39079	Holmes County	Holmes County Consolidated	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 468-3351	191	15	12.7	100.0%	4 (2.1%)	183 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	16.1	342^nd of 383 public elementary schools	10.7%		15.2	346^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.3%	4	30.0	23.0	30.7	33.3	26.9	26.9	50.0	$15,433
McNeal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	364 Martin Luther King Drive	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-3654	385	22	17.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	330 (85.7%)	53 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)								$10,746
Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy	Public, Charter	K-2	505 South Union Street	Canton	39046	Madison County	Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 206-4544	87	3	29.0	27.6%	1 (1.1%)	82 (94.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)								(n/a)								$85,162
Leake Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	603 Hwy. 16 West	Carthage	39051	Leake County	Leake County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 267-9148	850	54	15.8	100.0%	119 (14.0%)	469 (55.2%)	236 (27.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.6%)	16.7	340^th of 383 public elementary schools	11.2%		24.6	307^th of 390 public elementary schools	21.3%	33	12.1	29.3	30.4	16.2	39.7	32.8	57.2	$11,299
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences	Public	PK, KG-5	357 Old Yazoo Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 855-7819	378	24	15.7	98.9%	4 (1.1%)	342 (90.5%)	30 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41.4	227^th of 383 public elementary schools	40.7%		47.7	212^th of 390 public elementary schools	45.6%	15	43.1	41.1	47.0	47.4	32.2	39.2	78.4	$11,603
Red Water Elementary School	Public	K-8	107 Braves Boulevard	Carthage	39051	Leake County	Red Water Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 267-8500	117	20	5.8	97.4%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Camden Elementary

What district is Camden Elementary in?

Madison County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Camden Elementary?

Students at Camden Elementary are 91% African American, 5% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Camden Elementary attend?

Students who attend Camden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
High : Velma Jackson High School

How many students attend Camden Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 99 students attended Camden Elementary.

Is Camden Elementary a good school?

Camden Elementary ranks 84^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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