- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, WA
Camelot Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Camelot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530282000432
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camelot Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 17
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Camelot Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camelot Elementary School ranks #2 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Camelot Elementary School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 530282000432 · Auburn, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 13.9:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Camelot Elementary School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Camelot Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 292
Camelot Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Camelot Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camelot Elementary School compares
Camelot Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 25.3%
Asian 15.1%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 12.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.8, Camelot Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camelot Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camelot Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Willow Crest Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Bowman Creek Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Auburn Online
Standard public school
264 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camelot Elementary School
How many students attend Camelot Elementary School?
Camelot Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camelot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camelot Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Camelot Elementary School?
58.2% of students at Camelot Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camelot Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Camelot Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 30.1% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camelot Elementary School?
Camelot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Camelot Elementary School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Camelot Elementary School ranks #2 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Camelot Elementary School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.