Enrollment
487
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camas, WA
Helen Baller Elem
Federal NCES profile for Helen Baller Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530081002083
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen Baller Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen Baller Elem has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Baller Elem ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081002083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Helen Baller Elem compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Helen Baller Elem
Helen Baller Elem is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Camas, Washington, enrolling 487 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.4% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 487 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 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% 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 Dorothy Fox (497 students): Helen Baller Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16:1).
Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students) and Skyridge Middle School (760 students) alongside Helen Baller Elem.
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 Helen Baller Elem compares
Helen Baller Elem on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 64% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
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 487 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 71.5%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Helen Baller Elem is less 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 Helen Baller Elem.
$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 Helen Baller Elem 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 Helen Baller Elem'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
- 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
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 (~487 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Helen Baller Elem
How many students attend Helen Baller Elem?
Helen Baller Elem has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camas, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Baller Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Baller Elem is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Helen Baller Elem?
16.4% of students at Helen Baller Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen Baller Elem?
The largest demographic group at Helen Baller Elem is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Camas, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen Baller Elem?
Helen Baller Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Helen Baller Elem rank among elementary schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Baller Elem ranks #4 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 Helen Baller Elem a good school?
Helen Baller Elem earns 47/100 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 Helen Baller Elem, 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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