Vancouver School District

2901 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661-5683
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Vancouver School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 32 public elementary schools serving 15,505 students in Vancouver School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Washington.
Public Elementary Schools in Vancouver School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
41 Schools
1,848 Schools
# Students
21,617 Students
728,286 Students
# Teachers
1,277 Teachers
45,625 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Vancouver School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#183 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Vancouver   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
43%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vancouver   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
53%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vancouver   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
85%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Vancouver   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.68
# American Indian Students
105 Students
9,755 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
715 Students
62,173 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
6,012 Students
183,931 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
25%
# Black Students
693 Students
33,932 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
11,622 Students
360,206 Students
% White Students
54%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
602 Students
9,770 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,868 Students
67,249 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
233
11,783
# Students in K Grade:
1,463
76,043
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,507
74,612
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,590
78,521
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,526
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,574
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,523
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,583
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,750
73,535
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,768
73,807
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,847
5,309
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,734
4,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,687
5,057
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,832
6,538
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,061 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,747 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$390 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Vancouver   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$470 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Vancouver   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,061
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Vancouver   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,747
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Vancouver   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Vancouver School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics
Math: 62% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3101 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 683 students
Rank: #22.
Felida Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-1750
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Alki Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Nw Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #44.
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9201 Nw 9th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-1700
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Salmon Creek Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-2800
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Vancouver Itech Preparatory
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16100 Ne 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 565 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Shore Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9300 Nw 21st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-2250
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Chinook Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Nw Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-1600
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #99.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5206 Franklin St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-1850
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1010.
Vancouver Home Connection
Alternative School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6450 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4990
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #1212.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
511 Ne Anderson Rd
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-2050
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1313.
Jason Lee Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8500 Nw 9th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #1414.
Minnehaha Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Ne 54th St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-2500
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1515.
Sarah J Anderson Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2215 Ne 104th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-1500
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Daniels St
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 313-2300
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Sacajawea Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Ne 112th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-2750
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1818.
Hough Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Daniels St
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 313-2100
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #1919.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6103 Ne 72nd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-3000
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #2020.
Harry S Truman Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4505 Ne 42nd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2900
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Gaiser Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Ne 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8100 Ne 28 St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2323.
Harney Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3212 E Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2000
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #2424.
George C Marshall Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2400
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #2525.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2921 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2600
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #2626.
Peter S Ogden Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Ne 86th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 313-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #2727.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2908 S St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-3050
Grades: K-5
| 249 students
Rank: #2828.
Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4990
Grades: 1-12
| 781 students
Rank: #2929.
Mcloughlin Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5802 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #3030.
Discovery Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E 40th St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #3131.
Fruit Valley Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3410 Nw Fruit Valley Rd
Vancouver, WA 98680
(360) 313-1900
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
Rank: #3232.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Grades: 1-12
| 47 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 41 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 21,617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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