Enrollment
155
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camas, WA
Camas Connect Academy
Federal NCES profile for Camas Connect Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530081003823
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camas Connect Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camas Connect Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camas Connect Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081003823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camas Connect Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camas Connect Academy
Camas Connect Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Camas, Washington, enrolling 155 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 155 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Camas School District spends $14,748 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camas's public schools, it stands alongside Woodburn Elementary (553 students): Camas Connect Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 15.4:1).
Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students) and Skyridge Middle School (760 students) alongside Camas Connect 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 Camas Connect Academy compares
Camas Connect 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,748
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Camas Connect Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camas School District, which includes Camas Connect Academy.
$14,748
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.8%
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 Camas Connect Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Fox | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camas Connect Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Camas
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodburn Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Illahee Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
The Heights Learning Center
Standard public school
215 students
Papermaker Preschool
Standard public school
34 students 34:1 students per teacher
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 (~155 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Camas Connect Academy
How many students attend Camas Connect Academy?
Camas Connect Academy has 155 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camas, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camas Connect Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Camas Connect Academy is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camas Connect Academy?
22.0% of students at Camas Connect Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camas Connect Academy?
The largest demographic group at Camas Connect Academy is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Camas, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camas Connect Academy?
Camas Connect Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Camas Connect Academy rank among schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Camas Connect Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Camas, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Camas on the city page.
Is Camas Connect Academy a good school?
Camas Connect Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 Camas School District?
Besides Camas Connect Academy, Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students), Skyridge Middle School (760 students), and Liberty Middle School (708 students). See the Camas School District district page for the complete list.
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