Helen Baller Elem
Camas, WA · Camas School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
108th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 91%▲ Improving
1954 NE Garfield Street, Camas, WA 98607
(360)833-5720NCES ID 530081002083Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Helen Baller Elem 108th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 91th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 276 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 506 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.3% | 69.8% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 11.9% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 11.5% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 5.3% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $755K in zip 98607 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Helen Baller Elem
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ELA 86% ▲10 · Math 85% ▲14Compare - #128Prune Hill ElemCamas School District · 2.6 mi away128th of 1,174
ELA 73% ▼3 · Math 71% =Compare - #478Hathaway ElementaryWashougal School District · 2.9 mi away478th of 1,174
ELA 60% ▼16 · Math 43% ▼28Compare - #257Lacamas Lake ElementaryCamas School District · 2.9 mi away257th of 1,174
ELA 64% ▼12 · Math 60% ▼11Compare - #859Gause ElementaryWashougal School District · 3.5 mi away859th of 1,174
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ELA 55% ▼21 · Math 57% ▼14Compare
What school district is Helen Baller Elem in?
Helen Baller Elem is part of the Camas School District district in Camas, Washington.
Is Helen Baller Elem a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Helen Baller Elem 108th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Helen Baller Elem?
White 70%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 12%, Asian 5% (506 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Helen Baller Elem cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98607 is $755K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.