Cameron Park Elementary School

240 St. Mary's Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Cameron Park Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cameron Park Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in NC
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cameron Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Cameron Park Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Cameron Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cameron Park Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
Overall Testing Rank
#972 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
19%
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Black
8%
25%
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White
61%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameron Park Elementary School's ranking?
Cameron Park Elementary School is ranked #972 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Cameron Park Elementary School?
530 students attend Cameron Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cameron Park Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cameron Park Elementary School?
Cameron Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cameron Park Elementary School offer ?
Cameron Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cameron Park Elementary School part of?
Cameron Park Elementary School is part of Orange County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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