Overview
The Montessori School of Camden is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Camden, South Carolina. The school enrolls 132 students. It is part of the Charter Institute at Erskine district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 76% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
132 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictCharter Institute at Erskine
County45055
CityCamden
ZIP29020
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450390901701
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment132
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %21%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)