Chinook Elementary School
Chinook Elementary School serves 761 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Chinook Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Chinook Elementary School's student population of 761 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 761 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chinook Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chinook Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #532 out of 2039 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 76% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vancouver School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Alki Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vancouver Alki Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 628 students10
0.0 miles
1800 Nw Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-3200 0 6-8 628 - Vancouver Skyview High School Math: 47% | Reading: 72%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,976 student10
0.2 miles
1300 Nw 139th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-4200 0.2 9-12 1,976 - Vancouver Felida Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 680 students10
1.2 miles
2700 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-1750 1.2 K-5 680 - Vancouver Jefferson Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 847 students10
1.2 miles
3000 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-3700 1.2 6-8 847 - Vancouver Salmon Creek Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 509 students10
1.7 miles
1601 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-2800 1.7 K-5 509
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