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Salmon Creek Elementary

Summary:

Salmon Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Vancouver, Washington, serving 408 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Vancouver School District, which has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Salmon Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54.63% of Salmon Creek students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.06% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In math, 54.84% of Salmon Creek students were proficient or better, compared to 30.34% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school's Hispanic and special education students also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% and top 50% of Washington elementary schools, respectively. Salmon Creek Elementary has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 30-40% of Washington elementary schools.

While Salmon Creek Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Vancouver School District, including Minnehaha Elementary, Hazel Dell Elementary, and Sacajawea Elementary, it performs at a similar or slightly lower level than Felida Elementary and Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary. This may be due to Salmon Creek's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population, which can contribute to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1601 NE 129th St
       Vancouver, WA  98685-3199

(360) 313-2800

District: Vancouver School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
454th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,006 Help


Students who attend Salmon Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Alki Middle School
High:    Skyview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  408

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.6%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salmon Creek Elementary ranks better than 61.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Vancouver School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Salmon Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), Hispanic (14.7%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salmon Creek Elementary is 16.5. 17 elementary schools in the Vancouver School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salmon Creek Elementary is $19,006. 11 elementary schools in the Vancouver School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salmon Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salmon Creek Elementary 454th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Salmon Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Vancouver School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vancouver School District 159th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salmon Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Salmon Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.16 461st 1026 55.1%
2005 39.16 675th 1031 34.5%
2006 38.94 694th 1051 34.0%
2007 52.52 528th 1069 50.6%
2008 63.46 393rd 1067 63.2%
2009 56.68 464th 1072 56.7%
2010 63.32 372nd 1088 65.8%
2011 56.19 486th 1092 55.5%
2012 72.35 266th 1097 75.8%
2013 65.34 380th 1106 65.6%
2015 66.64 331st 1067 69.0%
2016 66.93 339th 1053 67.8%
2017 70.55 305th 1056 71.1%
2018 66.42 352nd 1054 66.6%
2019 69.20 336th 1130 70.3%
2021 71.86 286th 1107 74.2%
2022 63.67 389th 1169 66.7%
2023 67.83 347th 1169 70.3%
2024 59.42 454th 1168 61.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salmon Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.76 408th 637 35.9%
2019 34.75 359th 566 36.6%
2022 60.88 127th 478 73.4%
2023 57.04 111th 308 64.0%
2024 49.14 166th 339 51.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salmon Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.24 374th 835 55.2%
2019 69.09 220th 979 77.5%
2021 65.69 205th 854 76.0%
2022 66.94 241st 1019 76.3%
2023 65.14 294th 1013 71.0%
2024 56.47 418th 1024 59.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Salmon Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.65 302nd 1004 69.9%
2019 65.27 367th 1068 65.6%
2021 70.01 262nd 1008 74.0%
2022 70.27 305th 1100 72.3%
2023 67.69 327th 1094 70.1%
2024 58.36 421st 1093 61.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Salmon Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.20 391st 999 60.9%
2019 71.32 299th 1075 72.2%
2021 71.73 269th 1025 73.8%
2022 55.38 455th 1113 59.1%
2023 65.93 336th 1099 69.4%
2024 57.43 442nd 1099 59.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salmon Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.75 412th 697 40.9%
2021 68.52 87th 501 82.6%
2022 83.14 64th 694 90.8%
2023 68.97 140th 633 77.9%
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Rank History for White students at Salmon Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.52 313th 833 62.4%
2019 67.92 331st 1027 67.8%
2021 69.25 281st 943 70.2%
2022 54.54 456th 1031 55.8%
2023 59.48 397th 1011 60.7%
2024 52.37 478th 1009 52.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Salmon Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 478 7 7 12 8 n/a n/a 0 512
1989 487 8 14 12 10 n/a n/a 0 531
1990 494 9 13 15 13 n/a n/a 0 544
1991 491 13 14 13 9 n/a n/a 0 540
1992 531 12 30 13 8 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 381 15 9 3 3 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 391 6 13 0 3 n/a n/a 0 413
1995 449 3 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 449 3 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 464
1997 441 5 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1998 446 4 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 447 4 9 7 3 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 442 9 10 7 5 n/a n/a 0 473
2001 437 9 9 8 4 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 396 6 13 12 6 n/a n/a 0 433
2003 396 6 13 12 6 n/a n/a 0 433
2004 388 11 19 14 6 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 446 17 30 22 8 n/a n/a 0 523
2006 438 18 30 25 9 n/a n/a 1 521
2007 441 19 34 22 7 n/a n/a 1 524
2008 392 9 37 27 8 n/a n/a 4 477
2009 405 8 31 20 6 n/a n/a 13 483
2010 374 5 32 21 5 n/a n/a 14 451
2011 379 7 24 42 2 4 33 0 491
2012 367 8 24 38 0 5 37 0 479
2013 372 11 21 40 0 2 38 0 484
2014 382 7 18 48 2 4 39 0 500
2015 400 10 22 49 1 3 45 0 530
2016 380 10 24 51 1 2 44 0 512
2017 379 10 23 57 2 0 38 0 509
2018 387 1 21 56 1 0 43 0 509
2019 344 5 17 55 1 0 34 0 456
2020 352 10 19 48 1 0 40 0 470
2021 276 8 23 55 2 0 36 0 400
2022 272 7 14 55 3 0 39 0 390
2023 280 4 12 60 2 0 50 0 408

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salmon Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 21.0 24.3 0
1989 531 22.0 24.1 n/a
1990 544 23.4 23.2 0
1991 540 22.3 24.2 n/a
1992 594 24.7 24.0 n/a
1993 411 19.1 21.5 n/a
1994 413 19.3 21.4 n/a
1995 464 21.3 21.8 n/a
1996 464 21.3 21.8 n/a
1997 459 21.8 21.1 n/a
1998 465 20.8 22.4 n/a
1999 470 21.0 22.4 n/a
2000 473 21.5 22.0 n/a
2001 467 22.2 21.0 n/a
2002 433 20.3 21.3 16.6
2003 433 20.3 21.3 16.6
2004 438 20.0 21.9 16.4
2005 523 20.5 25.5 20.8
2006 521 23.5 22.2 24.6
2007 524 23.5 22.3 24.5
2008 477 22.5 21.2 29
2009 483 22.5 21.5 35.3
2010 451 20.7 21.7 38.4
2011 491 22.5 21.7 36.3
2012 479 20.1 23.8 38.8
2013 484 20.5 23.5 33.5
2014 500 n/a n/a 33.8
2015 530 30.0 17.6 34.7
2016 512 27.0 18.9 33.6
2017 509 27.4 18.5 31.6
2018 509 28.4 17.9 27.7
2019 456 29.4 15.5 27.9
2020 470 28.1 16.7 29.1
2021 400 26.1 15.3 30.8
2022 390 27.6 14.1 30.8
2023 408 24.6 16.5 36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salmon Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 21.0 24.3 0
1989 531 22.0 24.1 n/a
1990 544 23.4 23.2 0
1991 540 22.3 24.2 n/a
1992 594 24.7 24.0 n/a
1993 411 19.1 21.5 n/a
1994 413 19.3 21.4 n/a
1995 464 21.3 21.8 n/a
1996 464 21.3 21.8 n/a
1997 459 21.8 21.1 n/a
1998 465 20.8 22.4 n/a
1999 470 21.0 22.4 n/a
2000 473 21.5 22.0 n/a
2001 467 22.2 21.0 n/a
2002 433 20.3 21.3 16.6
2003 433 20.3 21.3 16.6
2004 438 20.0 21.9 16.4
2005 523 20.5 25.5 20.8
2006 521 23.5 22.2 24.6
2007 524 23.5 22.3 24.5
2008 477 22.5 21.2 29
2009 483 22.5 21.5 35.3
2010 451 20.7 21.7 38.4
2011 491 22.5 21.7 36.3
2012 479 20.1 23.8 38.8
2013 484 20.5 23.5 33.5
2014 500 n/a n/a 33.8
2015 530 30.0 17.6 34.7
2016 512 27.0 18.9 33.6
2017 509 27.4 18.5 31.6
2018 509 28.4 17.9 27.7
2019 456 29.4 15.5 27.9
2020 470 28.1 16.7 29.1
2021 400 26.1 15.3 30.8
2022 390 27.6 14.1 30.8
2023 408 24.6 16.5 36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201690.0%0.0%3.8%3.8%93.8%92.5%93.8%92.5%95.0%92.5%
201789.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%93.6%94.9%92.3%93.6%93.6%94.9%
201892.0%0.0%1.3%0.0%5.3%93.3%94.7%93.3%93.3%94.7%94.7%
201998.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.7%98.3%98.3%100.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202089.0%3.7%0.0%2.4%3.7%93.9%91.5%93.9%91.5%91.5%95.1%95.1%95.1%91.5%
202194.3%1.9%0.0%1.9%0.0%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%
202296.1%0.0%0.0%2.6%1.3%96.1%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.7%
202395.3%3.1%0.0%0.0%3.1%96.9%95.3%96.9%96.9%95.3%96.9%96.9%96.9%95.3%
202494.1%2.9%0.0%0.0%1.5%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%95.6%95.6%95.6%94.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.9%0.0%1.1%5.2%96.1%95.2%96.3%96.1%96.5%95.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salmon Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $492 (3.3%) $14,615 (96.7%) $15,107
2020 $107 (1.0%) $10,602 (99.0%) $10,709
2021 $795 (4.8%) $15,603 (95.2%) $16,398
2022 $2,130 (11.2%) $16,876 (88.8%) $19,006

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salmon Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 336th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 347th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salmon Creek Elementary)73.256.3
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vancouver School District)50.742.1
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Salmon Creek Elementary)74.466.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Vancouver School District)51.641.6
 10%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salmon Creek Elementary)65.850
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vancouver School District)50.842.6
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Salmon Creek Elementary)70.958.1
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (Vancouver School District)46.238.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salmon Creek Elementary)58.466.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vancouver School District)55.646.6
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Salmon Creek Elementary)54.555.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade Math (Vancouver School District)42.434
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Salmon Creek Elementary)57.452.9
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Vancouver School District)46.347.4
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salmon Creek Elementary)65.357.3
 8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Vancouver School District)53.544.5
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Salmon Creek Elementary)65.760.1
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Vancouver School District)4331
 12%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Salmon Creek Elementary)57.452.9
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Vancouver School District)45.743.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students456408
 10.5%
African American54
 20%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1712
 29.4%
Hispanic5560
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White344280
 18.6%
Two or More Races3450
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%36.3%
 8.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salmon Creek Elementary

Students at Salmon Creek Elementary are 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended Salmon Creek Elementary.

Students who attend Salmon Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alki Middle School
High : Skyview High School

Salmon Creek Elementary ranks 454th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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