Enrollment
510
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Ground, WA
Cam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530038002782
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cam Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Battle Ground · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cam Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cam Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Battle Ground, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038002782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cam Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cam Academy
Cam Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Battle Ground, Washington, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Washington schools and 61% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 510 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 458 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #358, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Battle Ground School District spends $15,681 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Battle Ground's public schools, it stands alongside Daybreak Primary (548 students): Cam Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.3:1 vs 15.2:1).
Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students) and Prairie High School (1,502 students) alongside Cam Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cam Academy compares
Cam Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 61% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Cam Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Battle Ground School District, which includes Cam Academy.
$15,681
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Battle Ground
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cam Academy
How many students attend Cam Academy?
Cam Academy has 510 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cam Academy is 28.3:1, which is 61% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cam Academy?
21.6% of students at Cam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cam Academy is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cam Academy?
Cam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cam Academy rank among schools in Battle Ground?
By Resource Investment Index, Cam Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Battle Ground, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Battle Ground on the city page.
Is Cam Academy a good school?
Cam Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Battle Ground School District?
Besides Cam Academy, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Prairie High School (1,502 students), and Homelink River (901 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.
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