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#2067 of 2,228 schools in WA
Harry S Truman Elementary School
Elementary School · Vancouver School District · Vancouver, WA
A Vancouver School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4505 NE 42ND AVE, Vancouver, WA 98661
- Math 29% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harry S Truman Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harry S Truman Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$75,037
Median home value
$424,700
Median rent
$1,440/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Vancouver Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Minnehaha Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Skinner Elementary Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vancouver School District
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #32 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
Harry S Truman Elementary School is listed in Vancouver School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harry S Truman Elementary School
Harry S Truman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vancouver, WA, part of Vancouver School District, serving approximately 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,067 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harry S Truman Elementary School
What grades does Harry S Truman Elementary School serve?
Harry S Truman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Harry S Truman Elementary School?
Harry S Truman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry S Truman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry S Truman Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harry S Truman Elementary School rank in WA?
Harry S Truman Elementary School ranks #2,067 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Harry S Truman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harry S Truman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Harry S Truman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry S Truman Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harry S Truman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harry S Truman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harry S Truman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harry S Truman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry S Truman Elementary School?
66.3% of students at Harry S Truman 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
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.6%
- Phone
- (360) 313-2900
- Area population (ZIP 98661)
- 52,027
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
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 98661; 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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