Very Good
#781 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 35% in state
Salmon Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Vancouver School District · Vancouver, WA
A Vancouver School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1601 NE 129TH ST, Vancouver, WA 98685
- Math 54% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salmon Creek Elementary score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Salmon Creek Elementary 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Sarah J Anderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Chinook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 512 | 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.
Vancouver School District
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Salmon Creek Elementary is listed in Vancouver School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salmon Creek Elementary
Salmon Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Vancouver, WA, part of Vancouver School District, serving approximately 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #781 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salmon Creek Elementary
What grades does Salmon Creek Elementary serve?
Salmon Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Salmon Creek Elementary?
Salmon Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salmon Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salmon Creek Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salmon Creek Elementary rank in WA?
Salmon Creek Elementary ranks #781 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Salmon Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Salmon Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Salmon Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salmon Creek Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Salmon Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Salmon Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salmon Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Salmon Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salmon Creek Elementary?
31.7% of students at Salmon Creek Elementary 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
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (360) 313-2800
- Area population (ZIP 98685)
- 30,044
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 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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