Camas Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Camas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Camas Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Camas Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
21%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
71%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Camas Elementary School?
390 students attend Camas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Camas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camas Elementary School?
Camas Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Camas Elementary School offer ?
Camas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Camas Elementary School part of?
Camas Elementary School is part of Wapato School District.
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