Vancouver School District
School District · Vancouver, Washington
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
42
21 elem, 6 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
21,949
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
42
21 elem, 6 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
21,949
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#206 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,999
+$275 vs Washington median
District size
21,949 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Vancouver School District ranks #206 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Vancouver School District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 37 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chinook Elementary School (8.7/10), Salmon Creek Elementary (8.2/10), and Felida Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Vancouver School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Vancouver School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Vancouver School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (37 of 42). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinook Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Salmon Creek Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Felida Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Hough Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Alki Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Harney Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Harry S Truman Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Vancouver Itech Preparatory | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Skyview High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Jim Tangeman Center | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 42 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Vancouver School District
Vancouver School District is a Vancouver, Washington school district serving 42 schools.The district educates 21,949 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. District-level spending was $17,999 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Vancouver School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chinook Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Vancouver School District students show an average math proficiency of 39.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Vancouver School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Vancouver School District with test data.
Schools in Vancouver School District
42 schoolsElementary Schools21
Middle Schools6
High Schools9
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Vancouver
- Total Enrollment
- 21,949
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,261
- District spending per student
- $17,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vancouver School District?
Vancouver School District has 42 schools in total — 21 elementary, 6 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Vancouver School District?
The average composite rating for Vancouver School District is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Vancouver School District?
Vancouver School District's district-level spending was $17,999 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vancouver School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Vancouver School District is 17.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Vancouver School District?
Chinook Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Vancouver School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Vancouver School District?
Across schools in Vancouver School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Vancouver School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Vancouver School District has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 42 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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