Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, York Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
York Elementary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
York Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#754 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York Elementary School's ranking?
York Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are York Elementary School often compared to?
York Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Image Elementary School, Sifton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend York Elementary School?
363 students attend York Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of York Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York Elementary School?
York Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does York Elementary School offer ?
York Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is York Elementary School part of?
York Elementary School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is York Elementary School located?
York Elementary School is located in the Orchard Area Concerned Citizens neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
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