Chinook Elementary School

1900 NW BLISS RD
VANCOUVER, WA 98685

chinook.vansd.org

546 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chinook Elementary School is a public school located in Vancouver, Washington, serving students in the Vancouver Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the staff works to engage students through various instructional methods tailored to meet diverse learning needs within the community.

The school places a strong value on building a partnership between home and school, encouraging parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on creating a positive school culture, Chinook Elementary promotes character development and community-building initiatives to ensure that students feel safe, valued, and empowered. For more detailed information regarding their academic programs, upcoming events, or staff resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [chinook.vansd.org](http://chinook.vansd.org).

546

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chinook Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	75
Black	16
Asian	9
Two or More	40
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

White
394 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
75 (13.7 %)
Two or More
40 (7.3 %)
Black
16 (2.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
9 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Vancouver School District
Phone:	(360)313-1600
Website:	http://chinook.vansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chinook Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chinook Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	47.4%
Male	287	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)