Chinook Elementary School
Tel:
(360)313-1600
- Chinook Elementary School serves 718 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Chinook Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Chinook Elementary School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 718 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chinook Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chinook Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #317 out of 2,014 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 76% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vancouver School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chinook Elementary School is Skyview High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alki Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alki Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vancouver Alki Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 685 students
0.0 miles
1800 Nw Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360)313-3200 0.0 6-8 685 - Vancouver Skyview High School Grades: 9-12 | 1962 students
0.2 miles
1300 Nw 139th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360)313-4200 0.2 9-12 1962 - Vancouver Felida Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 694 students
1.2 miles
2700 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360)313-1750 1.2 K-5 694 - Vancouver Jefferson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 830 students
1.2 miles
3000 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360)313-3700 1.2 6-8 830 - Vancouver Salmon Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 509 students
1.7 miles
1601 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360)313-2800 1.7 K-5 509
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