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Salmon Creek Elementary School

1601 NE 129TH ST VANCOUVER WA 98685

About Salmon Creek Elementary School

Salmon Creek Elementary School in Vancouver, Washington, provides a remarkable foundation for students seeking a strong educational experience from kindergarten through to fifth grade as part of Vancouver Public Schools. Salmon Creek shares its reputation for being a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has been recognized for its efforts to bridge academic gaps and for the measurable growth of all student groups by the Washington State Board of Education. Recent district reports and state measurements for reading and math evidence that Salmon Creek Elementary has demonstrated a great track record of achievement due to its talented teaching staff and students. The families that attend Salmon Creek value its access to all families, the community support, and the consistent teacher and parent communication, making Salmon Creek Elementary School one of the best elementary schools in Washington.

Salmon Creek Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1601 NE 129TH ST VANCOUVER WA 98685

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Phone

(360) 313-2800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 46% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
407
Total Students
$87442
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 140 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Salmon Creek 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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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 68.6%
Asian 2.9%
Hispanic 14.7%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 12.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
68.6%
Asian
2.9%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
12.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 407
45.8%
186 Female
54.2%
221 Male

Student Population

407 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

400 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Salmon Creek is gearing up for its October 2025 Husky Run fundraiser, and families should note the two-hour early release days coming in the fall!

FAQ

Q: Does Salmon Creek Elementary School provide a hot lunch program?

A: Yes, the cafeteria serves lunch every day, which includes food choices that can be a hot meal.

Q: What outdoor learning opportunities are available at Salmon Creek Elementary School?

A: Students participate in outdoor learning through nature walks, garden projects, and science projects and activities.

Q: Are there art shows at Salmon Creek Elementary School?

A: Yes, student artwork is showcased at school art fairs and in community events.

Q: Does Salmon Creek Elementary School have a lost-and-found program?

A: Yes, lost items are collected and stored so students can claim them.

Q: How does Salmon Creek Elementary School celebrate reading?

A: Events such as book fairs and reading challenges are all part of encouraging students to love books.

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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