Minnehaha Elementary School

minnehaha.vansd.org

517 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Minnehaha Elementary School, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a vibrant part of the Vancouver Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse community of learners, focusing on providing a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With a commitment to fostering a love for learning, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that every student has access to a rigorous curriculum tailored to meet individual developmental needs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Minnehaha Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character development. The school utilizes various resources to help students build essential life skills, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining a strong partnership with the surrounding neighborhood and providing a range of extracurricular opportunities, Minnehaha strives to create a holistic educational experience that empowers its students to become responsible and active members of their community.

517

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Minnehaha Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	101
Black	30
Asian	18
Two or More	53
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

White
302 (58.4 %)
Hispanic
101 (19.5 %)
Two or More
53 (10.3 %)
Black
30 (5.8 %)
Asian
18 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)313-2500
Website:	http://minnehaha.vansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
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 90

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Minnehaha Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Minnehaha Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	49.9%
Male	259	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)