Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prune Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prune Hill 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
Prune Hill Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prune Hill 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 Prune Hill Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#209 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prune Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Prune Hill Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Prune Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Prune Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Fox, Grass Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Prune Hill Elementary School?
449 students attend Prune Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Prune Hill Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prune Hill Elementary School?
Prune Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Prune Hill Elementary School offer ?
Prune Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prune Hill Elementary School part of?
Prune Hill Elementary School is part of Camas School District.
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