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Elementary· 22 schools in district

Cameron Elementary

2636 NC Hwy 24 27, Cameron, NC 28326Moore County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
226
Students
Total enrolled
$11,884
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 33% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 226 students in grades KG–05 in Cameron, North Carolina.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,884 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Cameron Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Cameron, North Carolina, serving grades KG–05 with 226 students. The district invests $11,884 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Cameron Elementary

226
Total Students
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution102 male · 124 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 149 students
Student Composition
63%
22%
10%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black10%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370309001316

Academic Outcomes at Cameron Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 6th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28326

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,884Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,884
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,229
Student Support$2,258
Administration$1,426
Operations$1,783
Other$1,188
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,884 spent per student, an estimated $5,264 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
24%
State government
57.1%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal programs
19.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Aberdeen ElementaryMcDeeds Creek ElementaryPinehurst ElementarySouthern Pines Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
West Pine MiddleNew Century MiddleCrain's Creek MiddleSouthern Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Pinecrest HighUnion Pines HighNorth Moore HighThe Community Learning Center @ Pinckney
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyMoore County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMoore County Schools →
Phone: (910)245-7814
NCES ID: 370309001316
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Cameron seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Moore County Schools
High
Pinecrest High
2,221 students · 09–12
34% FRL
High
Union Pines High
1,438 students · 09–12
● 33 opp34% FRL
Mid
West Pine Middle
688 students · 06–08
28% FRL
Elem
Aberdeen Elementary
629 students · PK–05
● 34 opp73% FRL
Elem
McDeeds Creek Elementary
625 students · KG–05
18% FRL
Mid
New Century Middle
625 students · 06–08
● 33 opp32% FRL
Elem
Pinehurst Elementary
624 students · KG–05
● 43 opp19% FRL
Elem
Southern Pines Elementary
612 students · PK–05
53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2636 NC Hwy 24 27, Cameron, NC 28326
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.