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Camas County

Idaho · Public K-12

2 public K-12 schools, roughly 150 students, one county, 1,124 residents. That is Camas County, Idaho on the numbers. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Camas County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
150
-4 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 94%
% Hispanic
11%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
150
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,955
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
35.3%
Below Idaho avg
Elementary
1
105 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
45 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CAMAS COUNTY DISTRICT
150 students · 1 district in Camas County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Camas County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
77%
Hispanic
14%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
16%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
11%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
34.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
37
26.4% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CAMAS COUNTY ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOLFairfieldElementaryPK-08105·
CAMAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLFairfieldHigh09-1245·

Cities in Camas County

Fairfield2 schools

About Camas County

Camas County is a sparse county of about 1,124 residents in Idaho. Its public-school system instructs approximately 150 students across 2 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $57,955, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 16% meaningfully below the Idaho median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Camas County is built around 1 elementary school (105 students), and 1 high school (45).

CAMAS COUNTY DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 150 students across Camas County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 150 students, shrank 3% from the 154 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 3% to 11% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Camas County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Camas County?
Camas County, Idaho has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 150 students.
How many high schools are in Camas County?
Camas County, Idaho has 1 public high school, serving approximately 45 students.
How many elementary schools are in Camas County?
Camas County, Idaho has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 105 students.
What is the largest school district in Camas County?
CAMAS COUNTY DISTRICT is the largest school district in Camas County, serving approximately 150 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Camas County?
Camas County has roughly 1,124 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Camas County?
Median household income in Camas County is $57,955, below the Idaho average of $69,041. About 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Camas County?
Approximately 34.4% of adults 25 and older in Camas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Camas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 35.3% of students in Camas County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Idaho county average of 46.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Camas County schools?
Across Camas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Camas County?
Camas County residents are approximately 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 16% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data