CAMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Camas Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wapato School District school district, located in Wapato, WA with about 619 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 38 teachers, Camas 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 Elementary, located in Wapato, Washington, serves as a primary educational institution within the Wapato School District. Situated in the heart of the Yakima Valley, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student body, fostering an environment centered on early childhood development and community engagement. As part of a district that serves a large rural population, the school places a strong emphasis on supporting its students through culturally responsive teaching and a commitment to narrowing achievement gaps.

In addition to its core curriculum, Camas Elementary works to create a supportive school climate that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside traditional academic subjects like literacy and mathematics. The school actively collaborates with families and the surrounding community to address the unique needs of its students, ensuring that resources are available to help them succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student growth, the school remains an integral part of the local Wapato education system.

For more information, contact Camas Elementary at (509) 877-3134 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.