John Campbell Primary School

408 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Campbell Primary School serves 492 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : John Campbell Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Selah School District, covering approximately 350.4 square miles. The typical drive from various parts of the zone to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 31.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Campbell Primary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of John Campbell Primary School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
39%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
44%
0.54
(22-23)
41.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John Campbell Primary School?
492 students attend John Campbell Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John Campbell Primary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Campbell Primary School?
John Campbell Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Campbell Primary School offer ?
John Campbell Primary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Campbell Primary School part of?
John Campbell Primary School is part of Selah School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : John Campbell Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Selah School District, covering approximately 350.4 square miles. The typical drive from various parts of the zone to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 31.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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