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Chinook Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 727 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 11, 2012

My older 2 attended Chinook and have terrific memories with awesome, caring teachers, many of whom are still part of the backbone of the school. Having just recently returned to Vancouver after a job transfer took us to the Seattle area, we are thrilled to be able to send our younger sons to be Wolfpups this fall! We know they will be academically challenged in a nurturing and kind environment. Congratulations to Principal Joe Lapidus for his leadership and guidance of this fine school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2010

The teachers, staff and principal are great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

Awesome teachers! Many people working together for each child! Very caring place!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

Great community and great administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

Because each student is seen as an individual and their best interests are looked after in so many ways. Joe Lapidus leads an awesome community of caring adults!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

Love our school! Great teachers, communication and administration!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

The teachers are so awesome and make the school have a loving atmosphere. The PTSA is probably the best, all the classrooms just got new projectors due to all their hardwork. Thanks PTSA aka. the parents of children who attend Chinook elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

Chinook is very organized and keeps parents informed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

I love Chinook, because there is a strong community between the students, teachers and parents. The teachers work extremely hard to ensure that the students learn at any level and have fun.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 20, 2010

Wonderful teachers and administrative staff. We love the Principal and have had a wonderful experience at Chinook!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

My daughter is in fifth grade and twin boys in second. This school has been a great experience for our family. Love all the staff. Great school to be a part of!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

Exceptional Principal brings his values to have every child find joy in their school day. The Teachers work together to give your child the best experience possible. This school experience has surpassed all my expectations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

I think Chinook is a great school because the teachers and the staff really care about each individual child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

We just transfered from another school in Kitsap where Ryan had little discipline,encouragement,guideance and love. At Chinook they put 100% of their attention to my son in addition to the other students and now he is excelling. He loves school and his reading, math and handwriting is dramatically improving. There are always smiles on the staffs face and they know most all the children by name. This is truly a school that leaves no child behind! Chinook is amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2010

Love this school , great staff , a very good team work.The full day kindergarten program is more than what we were hoping for it really nurtures the child mentally and challenges them too. The proof that my son loves the school is even on a day off he wishes if he could go to school. I regularly volunteer too so I have seen first hand the interaction of teachers and students .Great principal too !!! Always there to greet you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

My nieces attend this school, and I was very impressed with the environment when I visited it. I love the fact that the arts are so encouraged there, and the teachers and principal were all so friendly.


Posted May 13, 2010

Fantastic learning environment, caring teachers and administration, great community!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

A true, supportive community of students, parents, and staff. Strong emphasis on music/arts/PE program. There are also many great extracurricular family activities put on by teachers or by PTSA
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

My daughter attends this school and loves it very much. We are very pleased.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

The staff from the office personnel to the principal are excellent. My son is in first grade and has progressed in his learning fantastically. We chose to live in this area because of the schools and have not been disappointed. My daughter will start kindergarten next year and we can't wait.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
39%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income83%
Not low income90%
Special education87%
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income87%
Not low income87%
Special education87%
Not special education87%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students66%
Female66%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income50%
Not low income70%
Special education43%
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female88%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income68%
Not low income80%
Special education64%
Not special education79%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students65%
Female84%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income68%
Not low income64%
Special education36%
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income76%
Not low income87%
Special education67%
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income71%
Not low income81%
Special education56%
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female74%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income67%
Not low income79%
Special education50%
Not special education79%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 9%
Black 3% 6%
Hispanic 3% 16%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 18%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 3%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 20N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 81%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1900 NW Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA 98685
Phone: (360) 313-1600

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