Camas Prairie Elementary School

320 176th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Camas Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Camas Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Camas Prairie Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
527 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Camas Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Camas Prairie Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#621 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Camas Prairie Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Camas Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Camas Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
9%
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Hispanic
24%
26%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
34%
49%
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Hawaiian
10%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Camas Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Camas Prairie Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.79
This chart displays the diversity score of Camas Prairie Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Camas Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Camas Prairie Elementary School is ranked #621 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Camas Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Camas Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Elementary School, Bethel Elementary Learning Academy, Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Camas Prairie Elementary School?
527 students attend Camas Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Camas Prairie Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camas Prairie Elementary School?
Camas Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Camas Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Camas Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Camas Prairie Elementary School part of?
Camas Prairie Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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