- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camas, WA
Grass Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grass Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530081003312
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grass Valley Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grass Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grass Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081003312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Grass Valley Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530081003312 · Camas, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 16.5:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Camas High School (2,026 students)
Grass Valley Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Grass Valley Elementary 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
- Dorothy Fox 497
Dorothy Fox
497 students
- This school 445
Grass Valley Elementary
445 students
What this shows Grass Valley Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grass Valley Elementary compares
Grass Valley Elementary 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 76% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 51% in Washington - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Asian 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Grass Valley Elementary 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 Grass Valley Elementary 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 |
| Dorothy Fox | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grass Valley Elementary'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
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Camas
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dorothy Fox
Standard public school
497 students 16:1 students per teacher
Helen Baller Elem
Standard public school
487 students 15.2:1 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grass Valley Elementary
How many students attend Grass Valley Elementary?
Grass Valley Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camas, WA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grass Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grass Valley Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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 Grass Valley Elementary?
10.6% of students at Grass Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grass Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grass Valley Elementary is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Camas, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grass Valley Elementary?
Grass Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Grass Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Grass Valley Elementary ranks #2 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 Grass Valley Elementary, 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.