Harry S Truman Elementary School

4505 Ne 42nd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harry S Truman 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 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harry S Truman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Harry S Truman Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Harry S Truman 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 Harry S Truman Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1769 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
40%
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32%
53%
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35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
25%
26%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
54%
48%
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Hawaiian
4%
2%
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Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harry S Truman Elementary School's ranking?
Harry S Truman Elementary School is ranked #1769 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Harry S Truman Elementary School?
487 students attend Harry S Truman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Harry S Truman Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry S Truman Elementary School?
Harry S Truman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harry S Truman Elementary School offer ?
Harry S Truman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harry S Truman Elementary School part of?
Harry S Truman Elementary School is part of Vancouver School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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