Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, York 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: York Elementary School serves the northern part of Vancouver, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most living about 0.6 miles from the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
York Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
York 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 York Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#754 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-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 York Elementary School's ranking?
York Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are York Elementary School often compared to?
York Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Image Elementary School, Sifton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend York Elementary School?
338 students attend York Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of York Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of York Elementary School?
York Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does York Elementary School offer ?
York Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is York Elementary School part of?
York Elementary School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is York Elementary School located?
York Elementary School is located in the Orchard Area Concerned Citizens neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
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