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Orchards Elementary School
Elementary School · Evergreen School District (clark) · Vancouver, WA
An Evergreen School District (clark) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11405 NE 69th Street, Vancouver, WA 98662
- Math 18% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchards Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orchards Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$91,883
Median home value
$424,200
Median rent
$1,685/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98662; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindercare Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Silver Star Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Image Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Sifton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 464 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #32 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
Orchards Elementary School is listed in Evergreen School District (Clark); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchards Elementary School
Orchards Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vancouver, WA, part of Evergreen School District (clark), serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,077 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchards Elementary School
What grades does Orchards Elementary School serve?
Orchards Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Orchards Elementary School?
Orchards Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchards Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchards Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchards Elementary School rank in WA?
Orchards Elementary School ranks #2,077 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Orchards Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchards Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Orchards Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchards Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orchards Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orchards Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchards Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orchards Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchards Elementary School?
70.8% of students at Orchards 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
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (360) 604-6975
- Area population (ZIP 98662)
- 38,008
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 98662; 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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