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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EVERGREEN SCHOOL DISTRICT (CLARK)·NCES 530270000413

Burton Elementary School

13501 NE 28th Street, Vancouver, WA 98682 · (360) 604-4975 · Clark County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL452 STUDENTS
Enrollment
452
Elementary
DISTRICT 396 · STATE 380
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
263 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
1
Kindergarten
69
Grade 1
72
Grade 2
91
Grade 3
69
Grade 4
70
Grade 5
80
Student demographics
White
49%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
27%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 27%
Black
5%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Asian
3%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 9%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
6%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 2%
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
23.7%
WA avg 49.0% . -12.4pp since 2014
Math
22.7%
WA avg 39.2% . -13.4pp since 2014
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
452
+66 (+17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 13.4:1
% White
49%
was 58%
% Hispanic
27%
was 30%
% Black
5%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Burton Elementary School

Burton Elementary School is a middle-of-the-pack elementary-level community in Vancouver, Washington, one of the schools within Evergreen School District (Clark). The school serves 452 students in grades pre-K through 5.

Burton Elementary School is one of 39 schools operated by Evergreen School District (Clark), a district that works with 21,603 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Burton Elementary School records that the largest single group is White at 49%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest comes out to 27% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 6% Pacific Islander, 5% Black. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 75%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.3:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 58% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Clark County runs at roughly 43%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Clark County indicate median household earnings sit near $97,536, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Clark County's 151 public schools (combined enrollment of about 74,406 students), Burton Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Early Childhood Center, around 0.1 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Burton Elementary School operates from an inner-city location.

Looking at the recent track record. Burton Elementary School's enrollment has increased 17% since 2018, when it stood at 386 (now 452). Over the same period, the White share fell from 58% to 49%. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 13.4:1 in 2018 to 15.3:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Burton Elementary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Clark County at a glance

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Population
516,959
Census ACS
Median income
$97,536
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
151
74,406 students

Quick facts

School name
Burton Elementary School
District
Evergreen School District (Clark)
Address
13501 NE 28th Street, Vancouver, WA 98682
Phone
(360) 604-4975
County
Clark County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
452
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
263 (58%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
530270000413
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Burton Elementary School
How many students attend Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School enrolls approximately 452 students in grades PK-05.
Is Burton Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Burton Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Burton Elementary School have?
Burton Elementary School employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Burton Elementary School?
Student demographics at Burton Elementary School are roughly 49% White, 27% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Burton Elementary School in?
Burton Elementary School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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