Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen Baller Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Helen Baller Elementary serves the southwest part of Camas, WA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Baller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Helen Baller Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Helen Baller Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Baller Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Baller Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Baller Elementary School is ranked #190 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Helen Baller Elementary School often compared to?
Helen Baller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Fox by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Helen Baller Elementary School?
487 students attend Helen Baller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Helen Baller Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Baller Elementary School?
Helen Baller Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helen Baller Elementary School offer ?
Helen Baller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen Baller Elementary School part of?
Helen Baller Elementary School is part of Camas School District.
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