B+
Above Average
82/100

Salmon Creek Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1601 NE 129TH ST, Vancouver, WA 98685
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 74th percentile in Washington
Growth
B
Students gain 1.15 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 56th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
407
Students
enrolled
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%74/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%56/100Students gain 1.15 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 74th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (+6 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency66% (+19 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%72%reading +5 pts, math +9 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts35th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +6 pts, math -8 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading +5 pts, math +14 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1601 NE 129TH ST
City Vancouver
ZIP Code 98685
District 5309270
NCES School ID 530927001582
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98685

Understanding the community around Salmon Creek Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $121,063
Per Capita Income $57,667
Poverty Rate 2.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $513,000
Median Rent $1,625
Owner-Occupied 81.4%
Renter-Occupied 18.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Salmon Creek Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.0%
Hispanic/Latino 14.0%
Two or More Races 11.3%
Asian 3.0%
Black 1.0%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 407
Teachers (FTE) 25.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Salmon Creek Elementary?
Salmon Creek Elementary has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Salmon Creek Elementary?
Salmon Creek Elementary has 407 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Salmon Creek Elementary serve?
Salmon Creek Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Salmon Creek Elementary receive per student?
Salmon Creek Elementary receives $22,507 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Salmon Creek Elementary in 98685 ▼
Avg Home Value
$592,923
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,491
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
18.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026