Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vossbeck Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vossbeck Elementary School serves the eastern part of Lynden, WA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school being about 4.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vossbeck Elementary School's student population of 468 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Quality Education for Every Student
School Rankings
Vossbeck Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vossbeck Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Vossbeck Elementary School's ranking?
Vossbeck Elementary School is ranked #902 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Vossbeck Elementary School often compared to?
Vossbeck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isom Elementary School, Fisher Elementary School, Irene Reither Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Vossbeck Elementary School?
468 students attend Vossbeck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Vossbeck Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vossbeck Elementary School?
Vossbeck Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vossbeck Elementary School offer ?
Vossbeck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vossbeck Elementary School part of?
Vossbeck Elementary School is part of Lynden School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Poor communication. It's like pulling teeth to get answers or to get anyone to return calls and get back to you. If a child learns remotely different, they don't take the time to work with that child they just put them into a cookie cutter box and expect everyone to learn exactly the same.
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