Salmon Creek Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Salmon Creek 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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 23% 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salmon Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 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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