Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lacamas Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lacamas Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lacamas Lake Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lacamas Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lacamas Lake 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
#324 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lacamas Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Lacamas Lake Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lacamas Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Lacamas Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lacamas Lake Elementary School?
360 students attend Lacamas Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lacamas Lake Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lacamas Lake Elementary School?
Lacamas Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lacamas Lake Elementary School offer ?
Lacamas Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lacamas Lake Elementary School part of?
Lacamas Lake Elementary School is part of Camas School District.
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