C
Below Average
56/100

Camden Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 416 Laurens Street, Camden, SC 29020
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 51st percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
645
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%51/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 30th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−5 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency48% (+1 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%62%reading +0 pts, math -4 pts53rd percentile (list)
Black22%32%reading -7 pts, math +0 pts34th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%30%reading -26 pts, math -14 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts34th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 416 Laurens Street
City Camden
ZIP Code 29020
District 4502550
NCES School ID 450255001258
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29020

Understanding the community around Camden Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,972
Per Capita Income $32,172
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $178,200
Median Rent $810
Owner-Occupied 76.4%
Renter-Occupied 23.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Camden Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 51.0%
Black 30.5%
Hispanic/Latino 12.7%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 645
Teachers (FTE) 40.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Camden Elementary?
Camden Elementary has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Camden Elementary?
Camden Elementary has 645 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Camden Elementary serve?
Camden Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Camden Elementary receive per student?
Camden Elementary receives $16,649 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Camden Elementary in 29020 ▼
Avg Home Value
$246,462
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,748
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
23.6%

Other Schools in 29020

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026