- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selah, WA
John Campbell Primary School
Federal NCES profile for John Campbell Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530777003513
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Campbell Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Selah · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John Campbell Primary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Campbell Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Selah, WA.
School address
District: Selah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530777003513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
John Campbell Primary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530777003513 · Selah, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 12.9:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Selah High School (1,159 students)
John Campbell Primary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
John Campbell Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selah High Sch
Selah High School
1,159 students
- Selah Middle S
Selah Middle School
871 students
- Selah Intermed
Selah Intermediate School
806 students
- This school
John Campbell Primary School
492 students
- Robert Lince E 362
Robert Lince Early Learning Center
362 students
- Selah Academy 35
Selah Academy Online
35 students
What this shows John Campbell Primary School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Campbell Primary School compares
John Campbell Primary School 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Washington - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,615
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 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, John Campbell Primary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Selah School District reports $15,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Campbell Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selah Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Lince Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selah Academy Online | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Campbell Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Selah
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Campbell Primary School
How many students attend John Campbell Primary School?
John Campbell Primary School has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Campbell Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Campbell Primary School is 12.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% 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 John Campbell Primary School?
61.9% of students at John Campbell Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Campbell Primary School?
The largest demographic group at John Campbell Primary School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Selah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Campbell Primary School?
John Campbell Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 John Campbell Primary School rank among elementary schools in Selah?
By Resource Investment Index, John Campbell Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Selah, 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 Selah on the city page.
What other schools are in Selah School District?
Besides John Campbell Primary School, Selah School District also operates Selah High School (1,159 students), Selah Middle School (871 students), and Selah Intermediate School (806 students). See the Selah School District district page for the complete list.