Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kamiak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kamiak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kamiak Elementary School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Kamiak Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kamiak Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#546 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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
What is Kamiak Elementary School's ranking?
Kamiak Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Kamiak Elementary School?
339 students attend Kamiak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kamiak Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kamiak Elementary School?
Kamiak Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kamiak Elementary School offer ?
Kamiak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kamiak Elementary School part of?
Kamiak Elementary School is part of Pullman School District.
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