Salmon Creek Elementary School

1601 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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8/
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Top 30%
Serving 409 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : Salmon Creek Elementary serves the northern part of Vancouver, WA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Salmon Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Salmon Creek Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Learning. Growing Community. Each student, Every day.

School Rankings

Salmon Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salmon Creek Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#480 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
16%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
68%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
32%
0.51

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
38.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #480 out of 2,088 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, Hazel Dell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Salmon Creek Elementary School?
409 students attend Salmon Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Salmon Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salmon Creek Elementary School?
Salmon Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salmon Creek Elementary School offer ?
Salmon Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : Salmon Creek Elementary serves the northern part of Vancouver, WA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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