Washington Elementary

washington.vansd.org

244 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located in the Hough neighborhood of Vancouver, Washington, serves as a community-focused public school within the Vancouver Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong partnerships with families. By utilizing a diverse range of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of its student body while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious and engaged learners. Washington Elementary benefits from its central location, often acting as a hub for local families, and it frequently implements programs that support literacy, STEM, and community involvement. Through its structured curriculum and supportive staff, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture that values both individual student achievement and collective community well-being.

244

Total Students

14.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	110
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
110 (45.1%)
White
96 (39.3%)
Two or More
27 (11.1%)
Black
4 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)

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)313-3050
Website:	http://washington.vansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 57

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	51.6%
Male	118	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)