Camas Elementary School (Closed 2021)

1010 S Camas Ave
Wapato, WA 98951
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 619 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Camas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 23% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(17-18)
23%
51%
(17-18)
23%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
25%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
68%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Camas Elementary School?
619 students attend Camas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Camas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camas Elementary School?
Camas Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Camas Elementary School offer ?
Camas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Camas Elementary School part of?
Camas Elementary School is part of Wapato School District.

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