Camden Elementary School

208 Washington Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Camden Elementary School serves 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Camden Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Camden Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Camden Elementary School often compared to?
Camden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holladay Elementary School, Big Sandy School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Camden Elementary School?
461 students attend Camden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Camden Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camden Elementary School?
Camden Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Camden Elementary School offer ?
Camden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Camden Elementary School part of?
Camden Elementary School is part of Benton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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