CAMAS PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Camas Prairie Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bethel School District school district, located in Spanaway, WA with about 646 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Camas Prairie Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Camas Prairie Elementary is a public school located in Spanaway, Washington, serving students within the Bethel School District. As part of a district focused on community-centered education, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. The campus serves as a foundational hub for local families, providing structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities aimed at preparing elementary-aged children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s official portal highlights its commitment to the Bethel School District’s mission of empowering students to reach their full potential. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Camas Prairie Elementary focuses on building literacy, mathematical proficiency, and critical thinking skills. Families associated with the school typically benefit from a collaborative relationship between teachers and parents, with the school serving as a core element of the Spanaway residential community.

For more information, contact Camas Prairie Elementary at (253) 683-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

320 176th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387-8322
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CAMAS PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Spanaway, WA with about 646 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
646
Teachers:
39.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 646 students

White
47.1%
Hispanic/Latino
14.9%
Two or more races
14.7%
Black or African American
10.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
6.3%
Asian
5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.