John Campbell Primary School in Selah, WA

At a glance

Reported students

492

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.83

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

01–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington elementary enrollment

74th percentile

Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

362

John Campbell Primary School: 492 reported students.

State peer staffing position

9th percentile

12.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 502
Teachers (FTE): 41.07
Student–teacher ratio: 12.2:1

What the reported data says about John Campbell Primary School

John Campbell Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–02 in Selah. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Selah School District. NCES reports 492 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.2%). English learners represent 17.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking John Campbell Primary School

1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 17.1%
Students with disabilities: 10.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 56.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.59

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White56.3%
Hispanic39.2%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Robert Lince Early Learning Center

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

362 reported students

Selah Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

806 reported students

Selah K-8 Online

Elementary · Grades KG–08

33 reported students

Selah Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

871 reported students

Selah High School Online

High · Grades 09–12

35 reported students

Selah Auxiliary

High · Grades 06–12

13 reported students

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Public schools near John Campbell Primary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Selah K-8 Online Elementary · Selah School District	KG–08	33	0.4 mi
Robert Lince Early Learning Center Elementary · Selah School District	PK–KG	362	0.4 mi
Selah Intermediate School Elementary · Selah School District	03–05	806	0.8 mi
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Yakima School District	PK–05	518	3.2 mi
Garfield Elementary School Elementary · Yakima School District	KG–05	507	3.5 mi
K-8 Virtual School Elementary · Yakima School District	01–08	122	3.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about John Campbell Primary School

What grades does John Campbell Primary School serve?

John Campbell Primary School reports grades 01–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Selah School District.

How many students attend John Campbell Primary School?

John Campbell Primary School reported 492 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 502 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at John Campbell Primary School?

The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 492 students and 38.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is John Campbell Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

John Campbell Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Selah School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of John Campbell Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

56.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is John Campbell Primary School in?

John Campbell Primary School is part of Selah School District, based in Selah, WA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near John Campbell Primary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Selah K-8 Online (0.4 mi), Robert Lince Early Learning Center (0.4 mi), Selah Intermediate School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.