Excellent
#155 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 7% in state
Helen Baller Elem
Elementary School · Camas School District · Camas, WA
A Camas School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1954 NE Garfield Street, Camas, WA 98607
- Math 74% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helen Baller Elem score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 73% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Helen Baller Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,234
Median home value
$648,700
Median rent
$1,854/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camas Connect AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Camas Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Spanish With SarahPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Woodburn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 597 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Camas School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #3 of 15
- District spending per student
- $15,465NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helen Baller Elem is listed in Camas School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helen Baller Elem
Helen Baller Elem is a public elementary school in Camas, WA, part of Camas School District, serving approximately 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen Baller Elem
What grades does Helen Baller Elem serve?
Helen Baller Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Helen Baller Elem?
Helen Baller Elem has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Baller Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Baller Elem is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen Baller Elem rank in WA?
Helen Baller Elem ranks #155 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Helen Baller Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen Baller Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Helen Baller Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen Baller Elem has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Helen Baller Elem a charter school?
No, Helen Baller Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helen Baller Elem a Title I school?
No, Helen Baller Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helen Baller Elem?
22.7% of students at Helen Baller Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (360) 833-5720
- Area population (ZIP 98607)
- 35,661
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98607; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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