Enrollment
277
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camas, WA
Odyssey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530081003652
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081003652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odyssey Middle School
Odyssey Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Camas, Washington, enrolling 277 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Washington schools and 57% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #109, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Camas School District spends $14,748 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camas's middle schools, it stands alongside Skyridge Middle School (760 students): Odyssey Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.7:1 vs 18.1:1).
Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students) and Skyridge Middle School (760 students) alongside Odyssey Middle 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 Odyssey Middle School compares
Odyssey Middle 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 57% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 74% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 9.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Odyssey Middle 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 Camas School District, which includes Odyssey Middle School.
$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 Odyssey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Fox | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Middle School'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 middle schools in Camas
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~277 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Middle School
How many students attend Odyssey Middle School?
Odyssey Middle School has 277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camas, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Middle School is 27.7:1, which is 57% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey Middle School?
11.5% of students at Odyssey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Middle School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Camas, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Middle School?
Odyssey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Odyssey Middle School rank among middle schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Camas on the city page.
Is Odyssey Middle School a good school?
Odyssey Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Camas School District?
Besides Odyssey Middle School, 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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