- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Helen Baller Elem held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 530081002083 · Camas, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 15.2:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Camas High School (2,026 students)
Helen Baller Elem held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Helen Baller Elem 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 487
Helen Baller Elem
487 students
What this shows Helen Baller Elem reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen Baller Elem compares
Helen Baller Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Camas School District reports $15,465 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.