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#2186 of 2,228 schools in WA
Sunset Elementary School
Elementary School · Evergreen School District (clark) · Vancouver, WA
An Evergreen School District (clark) elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9001 NE 95th Street, Vancouver, WA 98662
- Math 19% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunset Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Star Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Kindercare Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Orchards Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Walnut Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 674 | 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.
Evergreen School District (clark)
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #37 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
Sunset Elementary School is listed in Evergreen School District (Clark); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Elementary School
Sunset Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vancouver, WA, part of Evergreen School District (clark), serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,186 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Elementary School
What grades does Sunset Elementary School serve?
Sunset Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Elementary School rank in WA?
Sunset Elementary School ranks #2,186 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sunset Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Sunset Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunset Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunset Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunset Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Sunset 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
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (360) 604-6900
- 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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