Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cameron Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cameron Elementary School serves the southeast part of Cameron, WV, encompassing an attendance zone that covers approximately 128.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located about 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cameron Elementary School's student population of 236 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cameron Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cameron Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cameron Elementary School's ranking?
Cameron Elementary School is ranked #345 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Cameron Elementary School?
236 students attend Cameron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cameron Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cameron Elementary School?
Cameron Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cameron Elementary School offer ?
Cameron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cameron Elementary School part of?
Cameron Elementary School is part of Marshall County Schools.
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