Is Camelot Elementary School a good school?

Camelot Elementary School ranks 786 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Camelot Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 293 students attended Camelot Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Camelot Elementary School?

Students at Camelot Elementary School are 29% Hispanic, 26% White, 19% Asian, 11% African American, 11% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Camelot Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Camelot Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kilo Middle School High : Thomas Jefferson High School

Camelot Elementary School

Summary:

Camelot Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, Washington, serving 325 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Federal Way School District.

Camelot Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (24.92%) and Pacific Islander (5.54%) students. While the school's test scores are generally higher than the Federal Way School District average, they are still lower than the state average, with 44.88% of Camelot students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 35.31% for the district and 52.63% for the state. Camelot also has a high percentage of students (69.23%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's spending per student has fluctuated, ranging from $12,143 in 2019-2020 to $23,465 in 2021-2022, which is higher than nearby schools. Camelot has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 15.1 over the past few years, lower than most of the nearby schools such as Evergreen Heights Elementary and Nautilus K-8 School.

Camelot's diverse student population and lower academic performance compared to the state average suggest both challenges and opportunities for the school. The high proportion of students from low-income families may require targeted support, while the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio could be leveraged to improve student outcomes. Camelot's unique characteristics, such as its diverse student body and fluctuating spending, indicate that the school may be facing distinct challenges and could benefit from learning from the best practices of higher-performing nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4041 S 298th
Auburn, WA 98001-1581

(253) 945-2500

District: Federal Way School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
786^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,465

Students who attend Camelot Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kilo Middle School
High:	Thomas Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 293

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

29.0%

White:

25.9%

Asian:

18.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Camelot Elementary School ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Federal Way School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Camelot Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (29%), White (25.9%), Asian (18.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Camelot Elementary School is 13.6, which is the lowest among 26 elementary schools in the Federal Way School District! (See more...)

Compare Camelot Elementary School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Camelot Elementary School is $23,465, which is the 5^th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Federal Way School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Camelot Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Camelot Elementary School 786^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Camelot Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Federal Way School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Federal Way School District 213^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Camelot Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Camelot Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	62.77	354^th	1026	65.5%
2005	54.44	479^th	1031	53.5%
2006	52.75	509^th	1051	51.6%
2007	54.95	491^st	1069	54.1%
2008	57.53	465^th	1067	56.4%
2009	54.47	493^rd	1072	54.0%
2010	48.33	589^th	1088	45.9%
2011	45.21	621^st	1092	43.1%
2012	47.99	609^th	1097	44.5%
2013	39.35	722^nd	1106	34.7%
2015	37.55	693^rd	1067	35.1%
2016	27.48	797^th	1053	24.3%
2017	22.47	846^th	1056	19.9%
2018	9.13	1003^rd	1054	4.8%
2019	36.63	736^th	1130	34.9%
2021	19.53	892^nd	1107	19.4%
2022	13.27	1059^th	1169	9.4%
2023	23.83	927^th	1169	20.7%
2024	32.58	786^th	1168	32.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Camelot Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	19.99	313^th	333	6.0%
2024	70.87	65^th	320	79.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Camelot Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.89	317^th	566	44.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Camelot Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	15.22	784^th	835	6.1%
2019	37.57	658^th	979	32.8%
2022	10.16	991^st	1019	2.7%
2023	28.35	796^th	1013	21.4%
2024	41.55	625^th	1024	39.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Camelot Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	13.32	915^th	1004	8.9%
2019	41.18	660^th	1068	38.2%
2022	15.28	978^th	1100	11.1%
2023	18.39	928^th	1094	15.2%
2024	30.82	771^st	1093	29.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Camelot Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	7.11	970^th	999	2.9%
2019	32.79	748^th	1075	30.4%
2021	23.00	800^th	1025	22.0%
2022	12.70	1018^th	1113	8.5%
2023	28.83	795^th	1099	27.7%
2024	34.36	730^th	1099	33.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Camelot Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	15.95	508^th	540	5.9%
2019	25.10	568^th	697	18.5%
2021	49.14	206^th	501	58.9%
2022	29.48	518^th	694	25.4%
2023	31.51	456^th	633	28.0%

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Rank History for White students at Camelot Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	22.44	695^th	833	16.6%
2019	36.40	721^st	1027	29.8%
2021	13.38	864^th	943	8.4%
2022	14.98	938^th	1031	9.0%
2023	33.70	711^th	1011	29.7%
2024	35.47	678^th	1009	32.8%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Great school. Great teachers. Too many kids/teacher ratio. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

I love this school! My son is in the Special Educational program here and I couldn't be happier! I love his teachers, I love the office staff, I can't really say enough about how happy this school makes me. I really like how the bus drivers do not let the kids off the buses till teachers meet them at the curb. There is always an Auburn school district safety patrol officer out in the parking lot, too. I know my son is safe here. The teachers really care! My son's teacher always comes out to my car when I am picking up my son and tells me how his day went. Talk about class A treatment! The communication with parents is outstanding! It is not all about the bottom line here, but about the child as a whole. The school is designed not to negatively reprimand the students, but they use positive reinforcement to get the results they want. They truly go the extra mile here. My son has never been happier. He loves his school and wants to go every day. Schools like this are a rarity! I highly recommend this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Camelot is an excellent school. The staff are committed to meeting the needs of all students and they work hard to build positive relationships with students and their families. Camelot is a national recognized school and has received the National Blue Ribbon award for excellence twice! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Camelot Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	362	20	27	11	8	n/a	n/a	0	428
1989	351	24	28	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	406
1990	343	21	34	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	408
1991	354	22	31	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	420
1992	335	15	36	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	395
1993	316	10	43	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	383
1994	336	15	33	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	398
1995	320	16	30	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	383
1996	320	16	30	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	383
1997	336	17	37	15	7	n/a	n/a	0	412
1998	327	13	44	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	411
1999	312	21	52	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	412
2000	275	31	42	16	10	n/a	n/a	0	374
2001	295	38	48	21	8	n/a	n/a	0	410
2002	257	32	52	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
2003	257	32	52	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
2004	212	27	40	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	303
2005	215	29	40	21	2	n/a	n/a	3	310
2006	198	16	31	35	1	n/a	n/a	13	294
2007	188	21	33	47	5	n/a	n/a	17	311
2008	188	24	51	54	3	n/a	n/a	13	333
2009	172	35	51	54	5	n/a	n/a	18	335
2010	170	38	52	59	5	n/a	n/a	22	346
2011	154	39	34	75	1	6	27	0	336
2012	149	41	27	74	1	5	29	0	326
2013	144	31	39	61	1	5	28	0	309
2014	148	26	36	67	0	5	41	0	323
2015	159	28	36	58	0	8	48	0	337
2016	150	21	39	54	1	13	51	0	329
2017	139	23	40	63	4	11	47	0	327
2018	121	16	39	71	2	7	51	0	307
2019	138	25	45	71	3	10	40	0	332
2020	127	34	56	84	1	12	39	0	353
2021	94	32	49	80	1	10	35	0	301
2022	84	35	48	88	0	15	32	0	302
2023	96	42	55	81	0	18	33	0	325
2024	76	33	55	85	0	13	31	0	293

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 Camelot Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	428	19.0	22.5	0
1989	406	21.0	19.3	n/a
1990	408	19.7	20.7	0
1991	420	19.0	22.1	n/a
1992	395	18.0	21.9	n/a
1993	383	19.0	20.2	n/a
1994	398	17.0	23.4	n/a
1995	383	19.7	19.4	n/a
1996	383	19.7	19.4	n/a
1997	412	22.1	18.6	n/a
1998	411	21.2	19.4	n/a
1999	412	22.7	18.1	n/a
2000	374	21.8	17.2	n/a
2001	410	21.2	19.3	n/a
2002	372	21.5	17.3	48.1
2003	372	21.5	17.3	48.1
2004	303	18.0	16.8	54.5
2005	310	18.2	17.0	59.3
2006	294	17.2	17.1	53.7
2007	311	18.2	17.1	59.9
2008	333	20.7	16.1	55.6
2009	335	20.7	16.2	59.9
2010	346	20.0	17.3	67.9
2011	336	19.8	16.9	41.4
2012	326	19.3	16.8	59.2
2013	309	19.6	15.7	62.1
2014	323	n/a	n/a	61.6
2015	337	25.0	13.4	65
2016	329	22.0	14.9	62.3
2017	327	20.5	15.9	59
2018	307	22.0	13.9	54.7
2019	332	22.0	15.0	47.3
2020	353	22.5	15.6	47.9
2021	301	22.5	13.3	55.5
2022	302	21.4	14.0	50.3
2023	325	21.5	15.1	69.2
2024	293	21.5	13.6	67.2

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 Camelot Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	428	19.0	22.5	0
1989	406	21.0	19.3	n/a
1990	408	19.7	20.7	0
1991	420	19.0	22.1	n/a
1992	395	18.0	21.9	n/a
1993	383	19.0	20.2	n/a
1994	398	17.0	23.4	n/a
1995	383	19.7	19.4	n/a
1996	383	19.7	19.4	n/a
1997	412	22.1	18.6	n/a
1998	411	21.2	19.4	n/a
1999	412	22.7	18.1	n/a
2000	374	21.8	17.2	n/a
2001	410	21.2	19.3	n/a
2002	372	21.5	17.3	48.1
2003	372	21.5	17.3	48.1
2004	303	18.0	16.8	54.5
2005	310	18.2	17.0	59.3
2006	294	17.2	17.1	53.7
2007	311	18.2	17.1	59.9
2008	333	20.7	16.1	55.6
2009	335	20.7	16.2	59.9
2010	346	20.0	17.3	67.9
2011	336	19.8	16.9	41.4
2012	326	19.3	16.8	59.2
2013	309	19.6	15.7	62.1
2014	323	n/a	n/a	61.6
2015	337	25.0	13.4	65
2016	329	22.0	14.9	62.3
2017	327	20.5	15.9	59
2018	307	22.0	13.9	54.7
2019	332	22.0	15.0	47.3
2020	353	22.5	15.6	47.9
2021	301	22.5	13.3	55.5
2022	302	21.4	14.0	50.3
2023	325	21.5	15.1	69.2
2024	293	21.5	13.6	67.2

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.

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