Silver Star Elementary School

10500 Ne 86th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Star Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Silver Star Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Silver Star Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Star Elementary School is 0.63, 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)
#1620 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
28%
41%
30-34%
53%
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Star Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Star Elementary School is ranked #1620 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Silver Star Elementary School?
388 students attend Silver Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Silver Star Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Star Elementary School?
Silver Star Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Silver Star Elementary School offer ?
Silver Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Star Elementary School part of?
Silver Star Elementary School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is Silver Star Elementary School located?
Silver Star Elementary School is located in the Orchards neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Orchards.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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