Vancouver School District
- 2901 FALK RD
- VANCOUVER, WA 98661
- (360) 313-1000
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68.0% | 71.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,650 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.4 | 19.1 |
| Number of Schools | 41 | - |
| Number of Students | 22,622 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,163 | - |
District Test Scores
HSPE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.5% | 41.7% | |
| 2009 | 42.7% | 45.4% | |
| 2008 | 47.4% | 49.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.5% | 78.9% | |
| 2009 | 79.3% | 81.2% | |
| 2008 | 78.3% | 81.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.8% | 44.8% | |
| 2009 | 35.4% | 38.8% | |
| 2008 | 34.2% | 40.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.7% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.4% | 86.7% | |
| 2008 | 84.8% | 86.8% | |
MSP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.2% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 57.6% | 66.3% | |
| 2008 | 60.9% | 68.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.3% | 72.1% | |
| 2009 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 66.9% | 70.7% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.8% | 53.7% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 52.3% | |
| 2008 | 47.1% | 53.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.5% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 73.6% | |
| 2008 | 67.9% | 72.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 61.1% | |
| 2009 | 54.9% | 60.4% | |
| 2008 | 56.8% | 62.3% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.2% | 53.6% | |
| 2009 | 54.8% | 61.9% | |
| 2008 | 56.7% | 61.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.2% | 69.6% | |
| 2009 | 69.8% | 74.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.5% | 75.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.3% | 44.9% | |
| 2008 | 31.8% | 43.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.8% | 51.9% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 50.9% | |
| 2008 | 43.9% | 49.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 64.6% | |
| 2009 | 68.5% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.3% | 68.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.9% | 55.3% | |
| 2009 | 43.2% | 51.8% | |
| 2008 | 42.1% | 50.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.7% | 63.4% | |
| 2009 | 55.3% | 59.3% | |
| 2008 | 59.1% | 63.1% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.6% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 65.1% | 69.8% | |
| 2008 | 64.7% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 51.6% | |
| 2009 | 43.2% | 50.8% | |
| 2008 | 46.4% | 51.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.3% | 69.4% | |
| 2009 | 68.4% | 67.5% | |
| 2008 | 67.8% | 66.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.8% | 54.5% | |
| 2009 | 47.4% | 51.1% | |
| 2008 | 41.2% | 48.2% | |
Source: WA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 22,622 | 19.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 235 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,653 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,805 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,730 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,731 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,714 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,762 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,633 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,693 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,690 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,754 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,670 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,785 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,800 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 311 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,357 |
| Hispanic | 3,112 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,193 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 16,118 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 11,362 |
| Female | 10,729 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,163 | 19.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 60 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 567 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 518 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 18 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 228 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 48 |
| Elementary | 12 |
| Secondary | 36 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 31 |
| Library Support Staff | 43 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 813 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 25 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 26 |
| School Administrators | 62 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 106 |
| Student Support Services | 56 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 540 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $221,088,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $60,975,000 | 27.6% |
| Property Tax | $51,750,000 | 23.4% |
| Other School Systems | $750,000 | 0.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $453,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch | $2,002,000 | 0.9% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,712,000 | 0.8% |
| Rents and Royalties | $662,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,335,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $416,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,892,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $141,369,000 | 63.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $99,241,000 | 44.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $310,000 | 0.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $15,022,000 | 6.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $3,567,000 | 1.6% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,568,000 | 0.7% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $189,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $198,000 | 0.09% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $173,000 | 0.08% |
| Transportation Programs | $5,486,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Programs | $15,615,000 | 7.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $18,744,000 | 8.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $7,376,000 | 3.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $4,777,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $251,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,610,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Other | $853,000 | 0.4% |
| Non-Specified | $1,421,000 | 0.6% |
| Direct - Other | $456,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $195,958,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $115,912,000 | 59.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $71,853,000 | 36.7% |
| Student Support | $13,193,000 | 6.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $10,801,000 | 4.9% |
| General Administration Support | $1,235,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $12,979,000 | 5.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $19,603,000 | 8.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $6,772,000 | 3.1% |
| Other Support Services | $7,270,000 | 3.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $8,193,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $6,395,000 | 2.9% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,798,000 | 0.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 68.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,235 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 29 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 527 | 7.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Vancouver School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 41
- Students: 22,622
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,163
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| ALKI MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1800 Nw Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | 6-8 | 668 | 21.6 |  Review This School |
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| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5206 Franklin St
Vancouver, WA Public | KG-7 | 218 | 19.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHINOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1900 Nw Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 715 | 21.2 | Review This School |
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| CLARK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
500 West 11th St
Vancouver, WA Public | 3-12 | 49 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| COLUMBIA RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
800 Nw 99th St
Vancouver, WA Public | 8-12 | 1,314 | 23.2 | Review This School |
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| DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
800 East 40th St
Vancouver, WA Public | 6-9 | 737 | 21.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DWIGHT D EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9201 Nw 9th Ave
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 505 | 21.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
301 South Leiser Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | PK | 228 | 35.1 | Review This School |
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| FELIDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2700 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 684 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| FIR GROVE CHILDRENS CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2920 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | 1-12 | 50 | 6.3 | Review This School |
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| FORT VANCOUVER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5700 East 18th St
Vancouver, WA Public | 8-12 | 1,401 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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| FRUIT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3301 Fruit Valley Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 246 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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| GAISER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3000 Ne 99th St
Vancouver, WA Public | 6-8 | 857 | 21.4 | Review This School |
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| GATE WORK STUDY PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
3100 East 18th St
Vancouver, WA Public | 11-12 | 37 | - | Review This School |
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| GED / RE-ENTRY PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
2901 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | 7-12 | 102 | - | Review This School |
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| GEORGE C MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6400 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 406 | 22.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3212 East Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 471 | 20.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HARRY S TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4504 Ne 42nd Ave
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 520 | 20.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HAZEL DELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
511 Ne Anderson St
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 473 | 21.5 | Review This School |
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| HOUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1900 Daniels St
Vancouver, WA Public | KG-5 | 288 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| HUDSON'S BAY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1601 East Mcloughlin Blvd
Vancouver, WA Public | 9-12 | 1,457 | 23.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JASON LEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8500 Nw 9th Ave
Vancouver, WA Public | 5-8 | 773 | 19.0 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3000 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA Public | 6-8 | 834 | 22.9 | Review This School |
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| LAKE SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9300 Nw 21st Ave
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-6 | 404 | 19.0 | Review This School |
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| LEWIS AND CLARK HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2901 General Anderson Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | 9-12 | 350 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4200 Nw Daniels St
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 380 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4801 Idaho St
Vancouver, WA Public | KG-5 | 519 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| MCLOUGHLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5802 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA Public | 6-8 | 760 | 19.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MINNEHAHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2000 Norris Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | KG-5 | 516 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| NIERENBERG CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
105 South Lieser Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | KG-12 | 15 | - | Review This School |
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| PETER S OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8100 Ne 28th St
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 501 | 19.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2921 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 687 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| SACAJAWEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
700 Ne 1123th St
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 408 | 18.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SALMON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1601 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 451 | 21.8 | Review This School |
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| SARAH J ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2215 Ne 104th St
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 814 | 22.7 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1300 Nw 139th St
Vancouver, WA Public | 8-12 | 1,927 | 23.0 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VANCOUVER HOME CONNECTION SCHOOL | ||||
2901 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | KG-12 | 193 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| VANCOUVER INTERNET CONNECTION SCHOOL | ||||
2901 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA Public | KG-12 | 33 | - | Review This School |
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| VANCOUVER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND ACADEMICS | ||||
 3101 Main St
Vancouver, WA Public | 6-12 | 576 | 22.2 | Review This School |
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| WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6103 Ne 72nd Ave
Vancouver, WA Public | PK-5 | 714 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2908 South St
Vancouver, WA Public | KG-5 | 374 | 19.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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