Enrollment
553
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camas, WA
Woodburn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodburn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530081003460
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodburn Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodburn Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodburn Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081003460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodburn Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodburn Elementary
Woodburn Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Camas, Washington, enrolling 553 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 553 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 423 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #258.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 553 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.3% 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 public schools, it stands alongside Illahee Elementary School (367 students): Woodburn Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 14.1:1).
Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students) and Skyridge Middle School (760 students) alongside Woodburn Elementary.
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 Woodburn Elementary compares
Woodburn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 9.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Woodburn Elementary 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 Woodburn Elementary.
$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 Woodburn 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Fox | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen Baller Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodburn Elementary'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
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Camas
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Illahee Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
The Heights Learning Center
Standard public school
215 students
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.
Similar enrollment (~553 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodburn Elementary
How many students attend Woodburn Elementary?
Woodburn Elementary has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camas, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodburn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodburn Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Woodburn Elementary?
17.8% of students at Woodburn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodburn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodburn 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 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodburn Elementary?
Woodburn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Woodburn Elementary rank among schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodburn Elementary ranks #3 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 Woodburn Elementary a good school?
Woodburn Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Woodburn 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.
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