Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George C Marshall 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George C Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George C Marshall Elementary School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George C Marshall 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 George C Marshall Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1703 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
46%
49%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George C Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
George C Marshall Elementary School is ranked #1703 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are George C Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
George C Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Fox by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend George C Marshall Elementary School?
358 students attend George C Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of George C Marshall Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George C Marshall Elementary School?
George C Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does George C Marshall Elementary School offer ?
George C Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George C Marshall Elementary School part of?
George C Marshall Elementary School is part of Vancouver School District.
In what neighborhood is George C Marshall Elementary School located?
George C Marshall Elementary School is located in the Vancouver Heights neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 4 other public schools located in Vancouver Heights.
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