CAM SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CAM South Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CAM Comm School District school district, located in Massena, IA with about 128 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, CAM South Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CAM South Elementary School, located in Massena, Iowa, is a key component of the CAM Community School District. Serving students in the southern portion of the district, the school focuses on providing a supportive and foundational educational environment for children in their early elementary years. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention and the development of core academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

The school operates under the "CAM Cougars" identity, reflecting the district’s collective spirit and commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing the resources of the broader CAM district—which serves the communities of Anita, Massena, and Cumberland—the elementary school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into the district’s middle and high school programs. Through its dedicated staff and community-focused approach, CAM South Elementary serves as a central hub for childhood learning and local student development in Cass County.

For more information, contact CAM South Elementary School at (712) 779-2211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.