Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fircrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fircrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fircrest Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fircrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fircrest Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1857 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
43%
48%
Hawaiian
13%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fircrest Elementary School's ranking?
Fircrest Elementary School is ranked #1857 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fircrest Elementary School often compared to?
Fircrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gause Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Fircrest Elementary School?
358 students attend Fircrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fircrest Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fircrest Elementary School?
Fircrest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fircrest Elementary School offer ?
Fircrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fircrest Elementary School part of?
Fircrest Elementary School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is Fircrest Elementary School located?
Fircrest Elementary School is located in the Fircrest neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Fircrest.
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