Cam North Elementary School (Closed 2023)

709 Mcintyre Dr
Anita, IA 50020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cam North Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Cam North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
#511 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
70-79%
68%
70-79%
70%
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cam North Elementary School's ranking?
Cam North Elementary School is ranked #511 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cam North Elementary School?
97 students attend Cam North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cam North Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cam North Elementary School?
Cam North Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cam North Elementary School offer ?
Cam North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cam North Elementary School part of?
Cam North Elementary School is part of CAM Comm School District.

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