Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hough Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hough Elementary School serves the southern part of Vancouver, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone boundary being about 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hough Elementary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hough Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hough Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
20%
27%
Black
4%
5%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hough Elementary School's ranking?
Hough Elementary School is ranked #1170 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Hough Elementary School often compared to?
Hough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hough Elementary School?
238 students attend Hough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hough Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hough Elementary School?
Hough Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hough Elementary School offer ?
Hough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hough Elementary School part of?
Hough Elementary School is part of Vancouver School District.
In what neighborhood is Hough Elementary School located?
Hough Elementary School is located in the Hough neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
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