Camden Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Camden, South Carolina 29020 · Kershaw 01
#417 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#27358 of 50,301 nationally
About Camden Elementary
Camden Elementary is a public elementary located in Camden, in the Kershaw 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 644 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 417th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (52th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 644.
There are 6 schools in Camden; Camden Elementary ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Camden Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Camden Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Camden High
Camden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students · 1.6 km away
Camden Middle
Camden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students · 2.2 km away
The Montessori School of Camden
Camden · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
112 students · 2.3 km away
Jackson School
Camden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students · 3.5 km away
Pine Tree Hill Elementary
Camden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students · 6.6 km away
Lugoff Elementary
Lugoff · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 8.7 km away
Lugoff-Elgin Middle
Lugoff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students · 9.6 km away
Lugoff-Elgin High
Lugoff · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,759 students · 10 km away
Wateree Elementary
Lugoff · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students · 12 km away
Midway Elementary
Cassatt · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Charles Pinckney Elementary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
644 students
West View Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
644 students
North Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
West End Elementary
Easley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students
Wren Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
Alston-Bailey Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Camden Elementary a good school?
Camden Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 46.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #417 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Camden Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Camden Elementary ranks #417 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #27358 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Camden Elementary?
Camden Elementary had 644 students in 2025.
Is Camden Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Camden Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Camden Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Camden Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.