Enrollment
215
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camas, WA
The Heights Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for The Heights Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530081003689
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Heights Learning Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 215
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Heights Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081003689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-85% vs state
What stands out at The Heights Learning Center
The Heights Learning Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Camas, Washington, enrolling 215 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.8% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #38, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
The surrounding Camas School District spends $14,748 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camas's public schools, it stands alongside Woodburn Elementary (553 students): The Heights Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students) and Skyridge Middle School (760 students) alongside The Heights Learning Center.
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 The Heights Learning Center compares
The Heights Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 85% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 58.1%
Asian 19.1%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, The Heights Learning Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camas School District, which includes The Heights Learning Center.
$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 The Heights Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Skyridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodburn Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Dorothy Fox | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Heights Learning Center'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 other schools in Camas
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodburn Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Illahee Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Camas Connect Academy
Standard public school
155 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Papermaker Preschool
Standard public school
34 students 34:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Heights Learning Center
How many students attend The Heights Learning Center?
The Heights Learning Center has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camas, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Heights Learning Center?
6.8% of students at The Heights Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Heights Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at The Heights Learning Center is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Camas, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Heights Learning Center?
The Heights Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Heights Learning Center rank among schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, The Heights Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 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 schools in Camas on the city page.
Is The Heights Learning Center a good school?
The Heights Learning Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 The Heights Learning Center, 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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