Harney Elementary School

3212 E EVERGREEN BLVD
VANCOUVER, WA 98661

(360)313-2000

harney.vansd.org

521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harney Elementary School, located on East Evergreen Boulevard in Vancouver, Washington, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Vancouver Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Harney Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with local families.

As part of the Vancouver Public Schools system, the campus benefits from district-wide initiatives designed to promote inclusivity, equity, and educational excellence. The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to transparent communication and resource sharing, providing families with access to academic calendars, classroom news, and support services. Through a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and parents, Harney Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

521

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harney Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	224
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	27

White
224 (43.0 %)
Hispanic
224 (43.0 %)
Two or More
31 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
27 (5.2 %)
Black
12 (2.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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)313-2000
Website:	http://harney.vansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 67

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 83