Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Salmon Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Salmon Creek Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Salmon Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salmon Creek Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Salmon Creek Elementary School is ranked #590 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Salmon Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Salmon Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Salmon Creek Elementary School?
408 students attend Salmon Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Salmon Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salmon Creek Elementary School?
Salmon Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Salmon Creek Elementary School offer ?
Salmon Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Salmon Creek Elementary School part of?
Salmon Creek Elementary School is part of Vancouver School District.
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