Very Good
#728 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 33% in state
Based on limited data
John Campbell Primary School
Elementary School · Selah School District
408 North First Street, Selah, WA 98942
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
533
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
1st – 2nd
Enrollment
533
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
1st – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#728 of 2,228
In Selah
#1 of 5
public schools
In district
#1 of 5
Selah School District
School environment
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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About John Campbell Primary School
John Campbell Primary School is a public elementary school in Selah, WA, part of Selah School District. John Campbell Primary School serves approximately 533 students, and covers grades 1st-2nd, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. John Campbell Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 5.9
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
39% of students at John Campbell Primary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How John Campbell Primary School Compares
See how John Campbell Primary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
408 North First Street, Selah, WA 98942
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John Campbell Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Robertson Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Yakima), which scores notably higher. Another option is Roosevelt Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Yakima), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Barge-Lincoln Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Yakima), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Selah, see our Selah schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Selah Middle School Selah | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Selah Academy Online Selah | 0.4 mi | — |
| Selah HomeLink Selah | 0.4 mi | — |
| VIKING CHOICE Selah | 0.4 mi | — |
| Selah High School Selah | 0.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Robert Lince Early Learning Center Selah | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Selah Intermediate School Selah | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Stanton Academy Yakima | 2.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Barge-Lincoln Elementary School Yakima | 3.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Discovery Early Learning Center Yakima | 3.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Ridgeview Group Home Yakima | 3.5 mi | — |
| Juvenile Detention Center Yakima | 3.5 mi | — |
| Garfield Elementary School Yakima | 3.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital dba Children's Village Yakima | 3.5 mi | — |
| Robertson Elementary Yakima | 3.8 mi | 8.5 |
| K-8 Learning Lab Yakima | 3.7 mi | 4.0 |
| ST JOSEPH MARQUETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Yakima | 3.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Yakima | 4.1 mi | 8.1 |
| ESD 105 Open Doors Yakima | 4.1 mi | — |
| NACHES VALLEY ESD 105 OPEN DOORS Yakima | 4.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98942 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,251
Median Home Value
$352,100
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
Population
18,564
College Educated
24.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Avg Commute
19.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
36.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary Cle Elum, WA | 7.2 |
| Columbia River Elementary Pasco, WA | 7.2 |
| Desert Sky Elementary West Richland, WA | 7.2 |
| Echo Lake Elementary School Shoreline, WA | 7.2 |
| Endeavour Elementary School Vancouver, WA | 7.2 |
| Felida Elementary School Vancouver, WA | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Campbell Primary School
What grades does John Campbell Primary School serve?
John Campbell Primary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend John Campbell Primary School?
John Campbell Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Campbell Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Campbell Primary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Campbell Primary School rank in WA?
John Campbell Primary School ranks #728 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is John Campbell Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Campbell Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John Campbell Primary School a charter school?
No, John Campbell Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Campbell Primary School a Title I school?
No, John Campbell Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Campbell Primary School?
69.6% of students at John Campbell Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (509) 698-8100
Resources & Links
District
Selah School District- District Enrollment
- 3,798
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,615
- District Rank
- #1 of 5
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