Salmon Creek Elementary

salmoncreek.vansd.org

409 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Salmon Creek Elementary, located in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver, Washington, is a primary school serving students within the Vancouver Public Schools district. The school is situated in a well-established community, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing a supportive foundation for young learners as they progress through their elementary education.

The school’s philosophy is rooted in the district's broader commitment to equity, innovation, and high-quality instruction. Salmon Creek Elementary prioritizes building strong relationships between students, staff, and families to create a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere. By leveraging modern educational resources and encouraging active parent involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions while nurturing a lifelong love of learning and a sense of belonging within the campus culture.

409

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salmon Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	66
Black	3
Asian	19
Two or More	40
American Indian	3

White
278 (68.0%)
Hispanic
66 (16.1%)
Two or More
40 (9.8%)
Asian
19 (4.6%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Vancouver School District
Phone:	(360)313-2800
Website:	http://salmoncreek.vansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 62

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Salmon Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Salmon Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	47.9%
Male	213	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)