Harry S Truman Elementary School

truman.vansd.org

491 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harry S. Truman Elementary School is a public school located in Vancouver, Washington, serving the Vancouver Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student well-being. By utilizing a diverse range of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of its student population, encouraging children to become critical thinkers and engaged community members.

The school places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. Beyond the standard curriculum, Truman Elementary integrates various programs and resources designed to enrich the educational experience and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. For those looking for specific information regarding school calendars, enrollment policies, or current initiatives, the official school website provides comprehensive updates and contact details for the administration and staff.

491

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry S Truman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	136
Black	15
Asian	20
Two or More	49
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	17

White
250 (50.9 %)
Hispanic
136 (27.7 %)
Two or More
49 (10.0 %)
Asian
20 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (3.5 %)
Black
15 (3.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)

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)313-2900
Website:	http://truman.vansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 81

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harry S Truman Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harry S Truman Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	49.5%
Male	248	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)