Lacamas Lake Elementary

camas.wednet.edu/lacamas/index/htm

360 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lacamas Heights Elementary School, located in Camas, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Camas School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a strong focus on community engagement, Lacamas Heights encourages active participation from parents and families to create a collaborative educational experience that helps students reach their full potential.

The curriculum at Lacamas Heights is designed to prepare students for future success by integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities and modern learning strategies. The school prides itself on a dedicated teaching staff that utilizes evidence-based instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting a culture of kindness, responsibility, and lifelong learning, the school remains a vital pillar of the Camas community, consistently striving to provide a safe and challenging atmosphere where every child can thrive.

360

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lacamas Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
257 (71.6 %)
Two or More
57 (15.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.0 %)
Asian
16 (4.5 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Camas School District
Phone:	(360)833-5740
Website:	http://camas.wednet.edu/lacamas/index/htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 67