Enrollment
497
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorothy Fox compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dorothy Fox
Dorothy Fox is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Camas, Washington, enrolling 497 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 497 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Helen Baller Elem (487 students): Dorothy Fox is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.2:1).
Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students) and Skyridge Middle School (760 students) alongside Dorothy Fox.
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 Dorothy Fox compares
Dorothy Fox on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camas School District, which includes Dorothy Fox.
$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 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
- 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
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dorothy Fox a good school?
Dorothy Fox earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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