Vaughn Elementary School
Vaughn Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Vaughn Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vaughn Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Vaughn Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Vaughn Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
8%

Hispanic
10%
25%

Black
n/a
5%

White
75%
51%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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