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Hough Elementary School

1900 DANIELS ST VANCOUVER WA 98660

About Hough Elementary School

Hough Elementary School, like the rest of the Vancouver Public Schools system, is a friendly academic environment dedicated to student growth in all areas. Hough promotes positive support for children, so they feel encouraged to thrive academically, including through the PBIS system. Parents receive many opportunities for involvement through the proactive PTSA, which creates events and engages families and resources that enrich the school community. Hough has gifted teachers who achieve local and state recognition for excellence, many unique district programs, including dual language learning and virtual programs, and provides well-rounded opportunities for students. Families in Vancouver believe Hough is one of the best elementary schools in Washington for students who desire the best balance of academics and community.

Hough Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1900 DANIELS ST VANCOUVER WA 98660

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Phone

(360) 313-2100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 45% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
267
Total Students
$87442
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 150 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hough Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 64.4%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic 19.2%
Black 2.8%
Two+ Races 10.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
64.4%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic
19.2%
Black
2.8%
Two+ Races
10.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 267
46.8%
125 Female
53.2%
142 Male

Student Population

267 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

252 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hough highlighted our September 2025 safety campaigns and is promoting "Attendance Awareness Month" to communicate to the community that EVERY school day matters.

FAQ

Q: Is there a dual language program at Hough Elementary School?

A: Yes, the school offers Spanish-English dual language immersion.

Q: What arts options are offered at Hough Elementary School?

A: Students will have opportunities in visual arts, music, and performance arts throughout the school year.

Q: How does Hough Elementary School engage families in the school and community?

A: Parents and community groups support school events, fundraising efforts, and classroom activities.

Q: Is there a walking school bus program at Hough Elementary School?

A: Yes, the school organizes groups of students walking to school with adult volunteers in a safe way.

Q: How do new families become acquainted with Hough Elementary School?

A: There are family nights and orientation events that welcome students and parents into the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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