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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EVERGREEN SCHOOL DISTRICT (CLARK)·NCES 530270000419

Fircrest Elementary School

12001 NE Ninth Street, Vancouver, WA 98684 · (360) 604-6925 · Clark County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL341 STUDENTS
Enrollment
341
Elementary
DISTRICT 396 · STATE 380
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
242 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
46
Grade 1
60
Grade 2
49
Grade 3
49
Grade 4
73
Grade 5
63
Student demographics
White
42%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
26%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 27%
Black
5%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Asian
4%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Two+
9%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 9%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
16%
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
49%
Female
51%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
32.7%
WA avg 49.0% . -24.2pp since 2014
Math
25.8%
WA avg 39.2% . -23.1pp 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
341
-129 (-27%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 14.8:1
% White
42%
was 61%
% Hispanic
26%
was 19%
% Black
5%
was 2%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Fircrest Elementary School

Fircrest Elementary School is a K-5 school of average-sized scale in Vancouver, Washington, part of Evergreen School District (Clark), serveing 341 students in grades pre-K through 5.

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

Looking at the student body, Fircrest Elementary School logs that 42% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest consists of 26% Hispanic, 16% Pacific Islander, 9% multiracial, 5% Black. The wider county runs roughly 75% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Fircrest Elementary School shows 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.4:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 71% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Clark County (around 43%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Clark County indicate the typical household earns roughly $97,536 per year, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Fircrest Elementary School is one of 151 public schools in Clark County (combined enrollment of about 74,406 students).

The closest other public school is Northwest Allprep, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Fircrest Elementary School has declined 27%, going from 470 students in 2018 to 341 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 61% to 42% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 14.8:1 in 2018 to 12.4:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

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
Fircrest Elementary School
District
Evergreen School District (Clark)
Address
12001 NE Ninth Street, Vancouver, WA 98684
Phone
(360) 604-6925
County
Clark County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
341
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
242 (71%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
530270000419
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Fircrest Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Fircrest Elementary School?
Fircrest Elementary School enrolls approximately 341 students in grades PK-05.
Is Fircrest Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Fircrest Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Fircrest Elementary School have?
Fircrest Elementary School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Fircrest Elementary School?
Student demographics at Fircrest Elementary School are roughly 42% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Black, 4% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is Fircrest Elementary School public or private?
Fircrest Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Evergreen School District (Clark).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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