Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen Baller Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Baller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Helen Baller Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen Baller Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Baller Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Baller Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Baller Elementary School is ranked #176 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Helen Baller Elementary School often compared to?
Helen Baller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Fox by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Helen Baller Elementary School?
524 students attend Helen Baller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Helen Baller Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Baller Elementary School?
Helen Baller Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Helen Baller Elementary School offer ?
Helen Baller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Helen Baller Elementary School part of?
Helen Baller Elementary School is part of Camas School District.
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