Vancouver School District
School District · Vancouver, Washington
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
42
21 elem, 6 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,999
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
42
21 elem, 6 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,999
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Evaluating Vancouver School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Vancouver School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Vancouver · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elementary School
Vancouver · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lewis and Clark High School
Vancouver · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#182 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
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 #182 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Vancouver School District's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 37 schools. Its top-rated schools are Benjamin Franklin Elementary (9.2/10), Lincoln Elementary School (7.8/10), and Lewis and Clark High School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 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 +7.5 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 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Lewis and Clark High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Vancouver Itech Preparatory | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Felida Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Salmon Creek Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Lake Shore Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Jim Tangeman Center | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Sacajawea Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Hazel Dell Elementary School | 6.9 / 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. The district invests $17,999 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Vancouver School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Vancouver School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Vancouver
- Total Enrollment
- 21,949
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,261
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Vancouver School District?
Vancouver School District spends $17,999 per student per year.
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?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is the highest-rated school in Vancouver School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Vancouver School District?
Across schools in Vancouver School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. 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 5.4/10 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.8%
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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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