Vossbeck Elementary School

1301 Bridgeview Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vossbeck Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to 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 42% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vossbeck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Vossbeck Elementary School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
488 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Vossbeck Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vossbeck Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#698 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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51%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vossbeck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vossbeck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
9%
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Hispanic
27%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
58%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
4%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Vossbeck Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vossbeck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vossbeck Elementary School's ranking?
Vossbeck Elementary School is ranked #698 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Vossbeck Elementary School often compared to?
Vossbeck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isom Elementary School, Fisher Elementary School, Irene Reither Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Vossbeck Elementary School?
488 students attend Vossbeck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Vossbeck Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vossbeck Elementary School?
Vossbeck Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vossbeck Elementary School offer ?
Vossbeck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vossbeck Elementary School part of?
Vossbeck Elementary School is part of Lynden School District.

School Reviews

2   6/26/2021
Poor communication. It's like pulling teeth to get answers or to get anyone to return calls and get back to you. If a child learns remotely different, they don't take the time to work with that child they just put them into a cookie cutter box and expect everyone to learn exactly the same.
- Posted by Parent - Smith

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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