- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wapato, WA
Camas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Camas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530948003637
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camas Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Wapato · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Camas Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camas Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Wapato, WA.
School address
District: Wapato School District · Washington
NCES ID 530948003637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Camas Elementary grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 530948003637 · Wapato, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 14.1:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapato High School (853 students)
Camas Elementary grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Camas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapato High Sc
Wapato High School
853 students
- Wapato Middle
Wapato Middle School
737 students
- This school
Camas Elementary
452 students
- Adams Elementa
Adams Elementary
394 students
- Simcoe Element 329
Simcoe Elementary School
329 students
- Satus Elementa 298
Satus Elementary
298 students
What this shows Camas Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camas Elementary compares
Camas Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 82.6% | ▲ 84% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
35.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.5%
White 3.8%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Camas Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wapato School District reports $19,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wapato Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simcoe Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satus Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camas Elementary
How many students attend Camas Elementary?
Camas Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wapato, WA. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Camas Elementary 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 Elementary?
82.6% of students at Camas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Camas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Wapato, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camas Elementary?
Camas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Camas Elementary rank among public schools in Wapato?
By Resource Investment Index, Camas Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Wapato, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wapato on the city page.
What other schools are in Wapato School District?
Besides Camas Elementary, Wapato School District also operates Wapato High School (853 students), Wapato Middle School (737 students), and Adams Elementary (394 students). See the Wapato School District district page for the complete list.