Fircrest Elementary School

12001 NE Ninth Street
Vancouver, WA 98684

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fircrest Elementary School is a public school located in the Evergreen School District of Vancouver, Washington. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential area of the city and operates as a core component of its local neighborhood, fostering a community-focused learning environment. As part of the Evergreen district, Fircrest follows a standard state-aligned curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

Beyond its academic program, Fircrest Elementary is recognized for its efforts to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes character development and social-emotional learning, often utilizing school-wide programs to encourage positive behavior and community engagement. With a commitment to preparing students for middle school success, the faculty and staff focus on collaborative teaching methods and maintaining strong communication with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for every child.

294

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fircrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	84
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	36
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	15

White
140 (47.6 %)
Hispanic
84 (28.6 %)
Two or More
36 (12.2 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (5.1 %)
Black
9 (3.1 %)
Asian
7 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Evergreen School District (Clark)
Phone:	(360)604-6925
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fircrest Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fircrest Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	45.6%
Male	160	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)