Salmon Creek Elementary School

1601 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Salmon Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Salmon Creek Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Salmon Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salmon Creek Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#530 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
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(18-19)
66%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salmon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
65%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
14%
25%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
70%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salmon Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Salmon Creek Elementary School is ranked #530 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Salmon Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Salmon Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Salmon Creek Elementary School?
390 students attend Salmon Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Salmon Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salmon Creek Elementary School?
Salmon Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Salmon Creek Elementary School offer ?
Salmon Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Salmon Creek Elementary School part of?
Salmon Creek Elementary School is part of Vancouver School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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