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Elementary· 22 schools in district

Camden Station Elementary School

6401 W Hwy 146, Crestwood, KY 40014Oldham County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
502
Students
Total enrolled
$13,338
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 7% vs nat'l
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 22% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 502 students in grades KG–05 in Crestwood, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,338 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Camden Station Elementary School is a large elementary in Crestwood, Kentucky, serving grades KG–05 with 502 students. The district invests $13,338 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Camden Station Elementary School

502
Total Students
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution277 male · 225 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 106 students
Student Composition
80%
Asian1%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black4%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210453001597

Academic Outcomes at Camden Station Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 40014

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,338Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,338
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,869
Student Support$2,534
Administration$1,601
Operations$2,001
Other$1,334
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,338 spent per student, an estimated $5,909 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
43%
State government
47.1%
Local (property tax)
42.6%
Federal programs
10.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary SchoolBuckner Elementary SchoolKenwood Station Elementary SchoolHarmony Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
South Oldham Middle SchoolNorth Oldham Middle SchoolOldham County Middle SchoolEast Oldham Middle School
↓
High School
Oldham County High SchoolSouth Oldham High SchoolNorth Oldham High SchoolCreative and Performing Arts
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyOldham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOldham County →
Phone: (502)241-1271
NCES ID: 210453001597
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Crestwood 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 Oldham County
High
Oldham County High School
1,656 students · 09–12
● 46 opp28% FRL
High
South Oldham High School
1,341 students · 09–12
● 44 opp20% FRL
High
North Oldham High School
995 students · 09–12
● 55 opp12% FRL
Mid
South Oldham Middle School
839 students · 06–08
● 44 opp23% FRL
Mid
North Oldham Middle School
787 students · 06–08
● 55 opp11% FRL
Mid
Oldham County Middle School
715 students · 06–08
38% FRL
Elem
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School
649 students · KG–05
9% FRL
Elem
Buckner Elementary School
649 students · KG–05
14% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6401 W Hwy 146, Crestwood, KY 40014
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.