- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camas, WA
Lacamas Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lacamas Lake 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 530081000163
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacamas Lake 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
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lacamas Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lacamas Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lacamas Lake Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530081000163 · Camas, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.1:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Camas High School (2,026 students)
Lacamas Lake Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lacamas Lake 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 348
Lacamas Lake Elementary
348 students
What this shows Lacamas Lake Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lacamas Lake Elementary compares
Lacamas Lake 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 59% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% 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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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 65.8%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Lacamas Lake Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Lacamas Lake 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Fox | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacamas Lake 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
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
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lacamas Lake Elementary
How many students attend Lacamas Lake Elementary?
Lacamas Lake Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camas, WA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacamas Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacamas Lake Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Lacamas Lake Elementary?
18.6% of students at Lacamas Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lacamas Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lacamas Lake Elementary is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Camas, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacamas Lake Elementary?
Lacamas Lake 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 Lacamas Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lacamas Lake 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 Lacamas Lake 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.