John Campbell Primary School serves 533 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Campbell Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John Campbell Primary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Campbell Primary School is 0.55, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Campbell Primary School?
533 students attend John Campbell Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of John Campbell Primary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 16:1.
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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