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#666 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 30% in state

Lacamas Lake Elementary

Elementary School · Camas School District · Camas, WA

An elementary school in Camas, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

4825 North Shore Blvd, Camas, WA 98607

  • Math 58% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.8% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.7% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$15,465
Chronic Absenteeism33%

Students at Lacamas Lake Elementary score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

24%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lacamas Lake Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grass Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2K–51.5 mi475Compare →
Camas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–81.7 mi249Compare →
Illahee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–52.1 mi387Compare →
Dorothy FoxEnrollment path unverified9.2K–52.2 mi511Compare →

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
#9 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

Lacamas Lake Elementary is listed in Camas School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lacamas Lake Elementary

Lacamas Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Camas, WA, part of Camas School District, serving approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #666 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lacamas Lake Elementary

What grades does Lacamas Lake Elementary serve?

Lacamas Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lacamas Lake Elementary?

Lacamas Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacamas Lake Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lacamas Lake Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lacamas Lake Elementary rank in WA?

Lacamas Lake Elementary ranks #666 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Lacamas Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lacamas Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Lacamas Lake Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lacamas Lake Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lacamas Lake Elementary a charter school?

No, Lacamas Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lacamas Lake Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lacamas Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lacamas Lake Elementary?

24.0% of students at Lacamas Lake Elementary 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
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.0%
Area population (ZIP 98607)
35,661
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
40.6
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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