Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Victor Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Victor Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Victor Falls Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Victor Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Victor Falls Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#384 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Victor Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Victor Falls Elementary School is ranked #384 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Victor Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Victor Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonney Lake Elementary School, Donald Eismann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Victor Falls Elementary School?
529 students attend Victor Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Victor Falls Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Victor Falls Elementary School?
Victor Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Victor Falls Elementary School offer ?
Victor Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Victor Falls Elementary School part of?
Victor Falls Elementary School is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
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