Vaughn Elementary School
Tel:
(253)530-4700
- Vaughn Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Vaughn Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Vaughn Elementary School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vaughn Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vaughn Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #620 out of 2,014 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 81% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peninsula School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vaughn Elementary School is North Mason Senior High School (5.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Key Peninsula Middle School (2.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakebay Key Peninsula Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 424 students
2.8 miles
5510 Key Peninsula Hwy N
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253)530-4200 2.8 6-8 424 - Gig Harbor Minter Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 385 students
4.0 miles
12617 118th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253)530-4300 4.0 K-5 385 - Gig Harbor Voyager Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 563 students
4.9 miles
5615 Kopachuck Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253)530-4800 4.9 K-5 563 - Gig Harbor Kopachuck Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 524 students
5.1 miles
10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253)530-4100 5.1 6-8 524 - Belfair North Mason Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 746 students
5.8 miles
150 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360)277-2303 5.8 9-12 746
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