Enrollment
452
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camas Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camas Elementary
Camas Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wapato, Washington, enrolling 452 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 is high: 82.6% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #179, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wapato School District also operates Wapato High School (853 students) and Wapato Middle School (737 students) alongside Camas Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Camas Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wapato School District, which includes Camas Elementary.
$18,231
Per student
-6%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.7%
State 66.4%
Federal 28.9%
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 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
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Camas Elementary a good school?
Camas Elementary earns 34/100 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 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.
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