Grass Valley Elementary

Summary:

Grass Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Camas, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With consistently high academic performance, Grass Valley is one of the top-ranked elementary schools in the state, outperforming both state and district averages across key metrics.

Grass Valley Elementary students excel in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Math, and WCAS/Science assessments, with over 80% proficient or better in each subject. The school also stands out for its strong performance across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. Grass Valley's student population is relatively diverse, with a higher percentage of non-white students compared to some nearby schools like Prune Hill Elementary and Woodburn Elementary.

While Grass Valley Elementary outperforms many schools in the Camas School District, some schools in the neighboring Evergreen School District, such as Fishers Landing Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance. This suggests potential for collaboration and sharing of best practices between the districts. Overall, Grass Valley Elementary's exceptional and equitable educational outcomes make it a standout school in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3000 NE Grass Valley Dr
       Camas, WA  98607


(360) 833-5710

District: Camas School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,214 Help


Students who attend Grass Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Skyridge Middle School
High:    Camas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  463

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.5%
Asian:
16.4%
Hispanic:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grass Valley Elementary ranks better than 97.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Camas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), Asian (16.4%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grass Valley Elementary is 16.7. 3 elementary schools in the Camas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grass Valley Elementary is $15,214. 4 elementary schools in the Camas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grass Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grass Valley Elementary 25th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Grass Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Camas School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Camas School District 15th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grass Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grass Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 85.84 108th 1092 90.1%
2012 84.68 105th 1097 90.4%
2013 79.98 169th 1106 84.7%
2015 94.29 40th 1067 96.3%
2016 94.84 27th 1053 97.4%
2017 93.03 48th 1056 95.5%
2018 94.23 38th 1054 96.4%
2019 94.31 41st 1130 96.4%
2021 95.40 54th 1107 95.1%
2022 95.18 44th 1169 96.2%
2023 94.96 50th 1169 95.7%
2024 96.50 25th 1168 97.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grass Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.05 114th 637 82.1%
2019 90.38 26th 566 95.4%
2022 93.21 18th 478 96.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grass Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.68 36th 835 95.7%
2019 87.31 40th 979 95.9%
2021 99.47 3rd 854 99.6%
2022 94.59 16th 1019 98.4%
2023 93.54 15th 1013 98.5%
2024 97.91 4th 1024 99.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Grass Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.36 36th 1004 96.4%
2019 92.25 48th 1068 95.5%
2021 93.85 62nd 1008 93.8%
2022 93.19 57th 1100 94.8%
2023 93.67 52nd 1094 95.2%
2024 95.68 30th 1093 97.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Grass Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.27 35th 999 96.5%
2019 91.73 58th 1075 94.6%
2021 94.65 58th 1025 94.3%
2022 95.04 44th 1113 96.0%
2023 94.97 41st 1099 96.3%
2024 94.01 48th 1099 95.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Grass Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.30 13th 169 92.3%
2022 75.04 50th 187 73.3%
2023 75.23 40th 170 76.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grass Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.62 6th 540 98.9%
2019 98.84 3rd 697 99.6%
2022 98.80 5th 694 99.3%
2023 95.92 8th 633 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at Grass Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.98 52nd 833 93.8%
2019 89.65 49th 1027 95.2%
2021 93.16 38th 943 96.0%
2022 92.49 30th 1031 97.1%
2023 92.06 47th 1011 95.4%
2024 94.48 15th 1009 98.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 30, 2017

Open Quote The secretaries and the staff in general are nice. How do I start? My daughter was the most popular girl in Kindergarten in another school. .We moved to the area on first grade she went to Grass Valley, she became aggressive and refusing to go to school. She told me there were bullies in this school. I talked to her teacher and principal to suggest some changes. Her Teacher changed her table to avoid a girl and the principal suggested a couselor for my daughter in 3 weeks nothing was done in terms of counseling My daughter started to have trouble sleeping, she had her 1st UTI because she did not want to go to the restroom at school ......My daughter is not a kind of a "trouble maker " what I mean is she was not aggressive at school or showing disruptive behavior at school . In the middle of her 1st grade I decided to do a drastic change . I decided to change her school against all school advise and now she is super happy in another school with new friends, loves to go to school again,she does not even talk about Grass Valley anymore. For my surprise she does not miss anything. The best thing I did for her. I think academically is a good school but socially is not. Another point is how they handle problems is very ineffective and frustrating Close Quote



Enrollment information for Grass Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 387 11 38 18 6 n/a n/a 38 498
2011 410 6 25 46 3 6 41 0 537
2012 430 6 30 55 4 4 51 0 580
2013 421 9 31 64 5 3 57 0 590
2014 365 5 38 44 0 2 48 0 502
2015 371 8 41 45 0 2 59 0 526
2016 393 6 48 38 2 3 49 0 539
2017 411 9 55 51 1 3 50 0 580
2018 400 10 56 61 0 3 41 0 571
2019 366 9 67 60 0 1 52 0 555
2020 353 8 67 54 0 1 55 1 539
2021 280 5 64 53 0 0 54 0 456
2022 280 5 60 47 1 0 47 0 440
2023 271 10 76 54 1 0 51 0 463

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grass Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 498 26.1 19.0 23.7
2011 537 30.5 17.6 18.8
2012 580 30.5 19.0 20.5
2013 590 31.5 18.7 23.6
2014 502 n/a n/a 10
2015 526 30.0 17.5 10.8
2016 539 27.0 19.9 10.4
2017 580 29.1 19.9 12.9
2018 571 32.2 17.6 10.9
2019 555 29.1 19.0 10.3
2020 539 28.7 18.7 8.3
2021 456 28.2 16.1 10.3
2022 440 25.8 17.0 11.4
2023 463 27.6 16.7 15.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grass Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 498 26.1 19.0 23.7
2011 537 30.5 17.6 18.8
2012 580 30.5 19.0 20.5
2013 590 31.5 18.7 23.6
2014 502 n/a n/a 10
2015 526 30.0 17.5 10.8
2016 539 27.0 19.9 10.4
2017 580 29.1 19.9 12.9
2018 571 32.2 17.6 10.9
2019 555 29.1 19.0 10.3
2020 539 28.7 18.7 8.3
2021 456 28.2 16.1 10.3
2022 440 25.8 17.0 11.4
2023 463 27.6 16.7 15.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Grass Valley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201693.2%0.0%3.4%0.0%95.5%95.5%95.5%94.3%95.5%95.5%
201780.5%1.2%1.2%4.9%11.0%85.4%85.4%84.2%87.8%87.8%85.4%
201892.5%0.0%0.0%1.3%6.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%93.8%96.3%96.3%
201987.8%0.0%2.4%2.4%7.3%90.2%89.0%91.5%89.0%90.2%89.0%
202093.4%1.6%3.3%0.0%3.3%93.4%95.1%95.1%95.1%95.1%96.7%96.7%96.7%95.1%
202192.1%4.0%1.3%1.3%5.3%93.4%92.1%93.4%93.4%92.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%92.1%
202293.3%0.0%3.3%0.0%1.7%95.0%95.0%95.0%93.3%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
202393.4%3.3%0.0%3.3%1.6%95.1%95.1%95.1%95.1%95.1%96.7%96.7%96.7%95.1%
202497.3%2.7%0.0%0.0%1.4%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.7%0.2%1.6%7.4%93.0%93.0%93.2%92.3%92.5%93.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grass Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (1.2%) $11,383 (98.8%) $11,521
2020 $131 (1.4%) $9,116 (98.6%) $9,247
2021 $121 (0.8%) $14,890 (99.2%) $15,011
2022 $530 (3.5%) $14,684 (96.5%) $15,214

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grass Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 50th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grass Valley Elementary)83.681.7
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camas School District)74.874.2
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Grass Valley Elementary)83.682
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Camas School District)77.774.8
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grass Valley Elementary)84.586.1
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Camas School District)81.275.2
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Grass Valley Elementary)84.582.6
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Camas School District)75.773.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grass Valley Elementary)87.583
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Camas School District)80.476.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Grass Valley Elementary)78.464.9
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (Camas School District)6965.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Grass Valley Elementary)84.186.7
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Camas School District)80.178.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grass Valley Elementary)85.183.8
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Camas School District)80.876.3
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Grass Valley Elementary)82.475.5
 6.9%
   All Grades Math (Camas School District)72.666.3
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Grass Valley Elementary)84.186.7
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Camas School District)71.675.3
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students555463
 16.6%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian01
Asian6776
 13.4%
Hispanic6054
 10%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White366271
 26%
Two or More Races5251
 1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.3%15.1%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grass Valley Elementary

Yes! Grass Valley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 25th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Grass Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Skyridge Middle School
High : Camas High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 463 students attended Grass Valley Elementary.

Students at Grass Valley Elementary are 59% White, 16% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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