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#230 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 10% in state

Emerald Elementary School

Elementary School · Evergreen School District (clark) · Vancouver, WA

An Evergreen School District (clark) elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4000 NE 164th St, Vancouver, WA 98682

  • Math 44% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+3.79 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendImproving
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$17,902
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Emerald Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2022, reaching 46% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 12 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Emerald 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • 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

$95,863

Median home value

$442,100

Median rent

$1,766/mo

College educated

25.6%

Homeownership

69.5%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98682; 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
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–50.9 mi346Compare →
Harmony Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–51.2 mi486Compare →
Burton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.6 mi444Compare →
Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK1.6 mi31Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Evergreen School District (clark)

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#1 of 37
District spending per student
$17,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Emerald Elementary School is listed in Evergreen School District (Clark); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Emerald Elementary School

Emerald Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vancouver, WA, part of Evergreen School District (clark), serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emerald Elementary School

What grades does Emerald Elementary School serve?

Emerald Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Emerald Elementary School?

Emerald Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Emerald Elementary School rank in WA?

Emerald Elementary School ranks #230 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Emerald Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Emerald Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Emerald Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerald Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is Emerald Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Emerald Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

42.4% of students at Emerald 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
460
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
Area population (ZIP 98682)
67,297
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
35.6
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 98682; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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