Vossbeck Elementary School

468 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vossbeck Elementary School is a public school located in Lynden, Washington, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Lynden School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a well-rounded education through a blend of rigorous core curriculum, social-emotional learning, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its strong emphasis on partnership between families and educators, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel safe, challenged, and encouraged. With its focus on high academic standards and student engagement, Vossbeck Elementary strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Situated in a residential area of Lynden, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, reflecting the values of a close-knit, supportive community dedicated to the success of its youngest learners.

468

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vossbeck Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	151
Black	2
Asian	52
Two or More	23
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
233 (49.8%)
Hispanic
151 (32.3%)
Asian
52 (11.1%)
Two or More
23 (4.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lynden School District
Phone:	(360)354-0488
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 66