CAMDEN ELEMENTARY OF THE CREATIVE ARTS
Camden Elementary of the Creative Arts is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kershaw 01 school district, located in Camden, SC with about 551 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Camden Elementary of the Creative Arts has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Camden Elementary of the Creative Arts, located in Camden, South Carolina, is a specialized public school within the Kershaw County School District that emphasizes integrating the arts into its core academic curriculum. By utilizing a "creative arts" instructional model, the school seeks to foster student engagement and academic success through music, visual arts, drama, and dance, allowing students to explore their talents while meeting state educational standards.
Beyond its focus on the arts, the school is deeply rooted in the local community of Camden. It prides itself on creating a supportive, nurturing environment where students are encouraged to think critically and express themselves creatively. By blending traditional classroom instruction with artistic disciplines, Camden Elementary of the Creative Arts aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for future academic challenges while maintaining a strong appreciation for the cultural and performing arts.
For more information, contact Camden Elementary of the Creative Arts at (803) 425-8960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8960
CAMDEN ELEMENTARY OF THE CREATIVE ARTS is a public Title I school in Camden, SC with about 551 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kershaw 01
- Total Students:
- 551
- Teachers:
- 37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 551 students
- White
- 53.9%
- Black or African American
- 35.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.