- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camas, WA
Dorothy Fox
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Fox, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530081001823
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Fox earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Fox has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Fox ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081001823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Dorothy Fox held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530081001823 · Camas, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 16:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Camas High School (2,026 students)
Dorothy Fox held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Fox in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camas High Sch
Camas High School
2,026 students
- Skyridge Middl 760
Skyridge Middle School
760 students
- Liberty Middle 708
Liberty Middle School
708 students
- Woodburn Eleme 553
Woodburn Elementary
553 students
- This school 497
Dorothy Fox
497 students
- Helen Baller E 487
Helen Baller Elem
487 students
What this shows Dorothy Fox reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Fox compares
Dorothy Fox held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,465
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 497 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.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Asian 16.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Dorothy Fox is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camas School District reports $15,465 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorothy Fox Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodburn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen Baller Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Fox's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Camas
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Helen Baller Elem
Standard public school
487 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Grass Valley Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Prune Hill Elem
Standard public school
406 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Lacamas Lake Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Fox
How many students attend Dorothy Fox?
Dorothy Fox has 497 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camas, WA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Fox?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Fox is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher 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 Dorothy Fox?
13.4% of students at Dorothy Fox are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Fox?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Fox is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Camas, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Fox?
Dorothy Fox has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Dorothy Fox rank among elementary schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Fox ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Camas on the city page.
What other schools are in Camas School District?
Besides Dorothy Fox, 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.