Dorothy Fox

Dorothy Fox is a primary school of medium-sized scale in Camas, Washington, operated by Camas School District, teacheing 497 students in grades K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 380 students per school, that is 31% bigger than typical.

Across the 15 schools in Camas School District (7,279 students total), Dorothy Fox accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Dorothy Fox records that 63% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school lists 16% Asian, 9% multiracial, 9% Hispanic. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 75%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.9:1. The state averages about 17.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 17% of students at Dorothy Fox qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Clark County runs at roughly 43%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Across the wider county, census data for Clark County shows median household earnings sit near $97,536, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Dorothy Fox is one of 151 public schools in Clark County (combined enrollment of about 74,406 students).

The closest other public school is Grass Valley Elementary, roughly 1.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Dorothy Fox operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 14%: 437 students in 2018 compared to 497 in 2025. The Asian share of enrollment expanded from 6% to 16% over that span.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.