- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camas, WA
Prune Hill Elem
Federal NCES profile for Prune Hill Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530081002880
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prune Hill Elem earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prune Hill Elem has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prune Hill Elem ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081002880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Prune Hill Elem shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530081002880 · Camas, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 16.2:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Camas High School (2,026 students)
Prune Hill Elem shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Prune Hill 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 406
Prune Hill Elem
406 students
What this shows Prune Hill Elem reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prune Hill Elem compares
Prune Hill Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 78% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
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 406 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 62.6%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Prune Hill Elem is more 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 Prune Hill 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Fox | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prune Hill 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
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
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prune Hill Elem
How many students attend Prune Hill Elem?
Prune Hill Elem has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camas, WA. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prune Hill Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Prune Hill Elem is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher 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 Prune Hill Elem?
10.0% of students at Prune Hill Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prune Hill Elem?
The largest demographic group at Prune Hill Elem is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Camas, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prune Hill Elem?
Prune Hill Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Prune Hill Elem rank among elementary schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Prune Hill Elem ranks #1 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 Prune Hill 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.