John Campbell Primary School

408 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 Facts (2026)

  • 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

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John Campbell Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

John Campbell Primary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(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.
This School
State Level (WA)
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
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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?
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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

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