Enrollment
492
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Campbell Primary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Campbell Primary School
John Campbell Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Selah, Washington, enrolling 492 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.9:1, John Campbell Primary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Washington schools and 27% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 434 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #351, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Selah School District spends $15,062 per pupil, 23% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Selah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Selah Intermediate School (806 students): John Campbell Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 15.8:1).
Selah School District also operates Selah High School (1,159 students) and Selah Middle School (871 students) alongside John Campbell Primary School.
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 John Campbell Primary School compares
John Campbell Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,062
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Selah School District, which includes John Campbell Primary School.
$15,062
Per student
-23%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 74.4%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Campbell Primary School a good school?
John Campbell Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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