Camas Prairie Elementary

320 176th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387

cp.bethelsd.org

529 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

529

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camas Prairie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	140
Black	47
Asian	29
Two or More	104
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	57

White
151 (28.5%)
Hispanic
140 (26.5%)
Two or More
104 (19.7%)
Pacific Islander
57 (10.8%)
Black
47 (8.9%)
Asian
29 (5.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-7400
Website:	http://cp.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 81

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 101