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#1115 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 50% in state

Chinook Elementary School

Elementary School · Vancouver School District · Vancouver, WA

A Vancouver School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1900 NW BLISS RD, Vancouver, WA 98685

  • Math 53% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.8% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.2% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$17,999
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Chinook Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chinook Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,006/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vancouver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$126,552

Median home value

$572,500

Median rent

$1,701/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98685; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Felida Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–51.1 mi599Compare →
Salmon Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–51.9 mi407Compare →
Sacajawea Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–52.0 mi398Compare →
Lake Shore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–52.5 mi322Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Vancouver School District

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#14 of 40
District spending per student
$17,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chinook Elementary School is listed in Vancouver School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chinook Elementary School

Chinook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vancouver, WA, part of Vancouver School District, serving approximately 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,115 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chinook Elementary School

What grades does Chinook Elementary School serve?

Chinook Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Chinook Elementary School?

Chinook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinook Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chinook Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chinook Elementary School rank in WA?

Chinook Elementary School ranks #1,115 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Chinook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chinook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chinook Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chinook Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chinook Elementary School a charter school?

No, Chinook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chinook Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Chinook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chinook Elementary School?

33.6% of students at Chinook Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
512
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 98685)
30,044
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
44.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98685; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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