Helen Baller Elementary School

1954 Ne Garfield Street
Camas, WA 98607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen Baller Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Helen Baller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Helen Baller Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Helen Baller Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Baller Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#190 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
71%
41%
73%
53%
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Camas School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helen Baller Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Baller Elementary School is ranked #190 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Helen Baller Elementary School often compared to?
Helen Baller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Fox by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Helen Baller Elementary School?
487 students attend Helen Baller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Helen Baller Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Baller Elementary School?
Helen Baller Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helen Baller Elementary School offer ?
Helen Baller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen Baller Elementary School part of?
Helen Baller Elementary School is part of Camas School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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