Camas Prairie Elementary School

320 176th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Camas Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Camas Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Camas Prairie Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
540 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Camas Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Camas Prairie Elementary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#974 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
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(18-19)
53%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Camas Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
56%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
9%
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Hispanic
24%
25%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
30%
50%
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Hawaiian
7%
1%
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Two or more races
21%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.80
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Camas Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Camas Prairie Elementary School is ranked #974 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Camas Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Camas Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Camas Prairie Elementary School?
540 students attend Camas Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Camas Prairie Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camas Prairie Elementary School?
Camas Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Camas Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Camas Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Camas Prairie Elementary School part of?
Camas Prairie Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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