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Image Elementary School

5201 NE 131st Ave, Vancouver, WA 98682Evergreen School District (Clark) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
462
Students
Total enrolled
$28,048
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 95% vs nat'l
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 462 students in grades PK–05 in Vancouver, Washington.
95% above average funding
District spends $28,048 per pupil, 95% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Image Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Vancouver, Washington, serving grades PK–05 with 462 students. The district invests $28,048 per student — 95% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Image Elementary School

462
Total Students
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution243 male · 213 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 309 students
Student Composition
45%
26%
9%
9%
Asian5%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black5%
Multiracial9%
Pacific Islander9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530270000420

Academic Outcomes at Image Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98682

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,048Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,048
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,341
Student Support$5,329
Administration$3,366
Operations$4,207
Other$2,805
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,048 spent per student, an estimated $12,425 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
19%
State government
67.0%
Local (property tax)
19.4%
Federal programs
13.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $28,048/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Endeavour Elementary SchoolPioneer Elementary SchoolMarrion Elementary SchoolCrestline Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Shahala Middle SchoolCovington Middle SchoolPacific Middle SchoolCascade Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Union High SchoolHeritage High SchoolMountain View High SchoolEvergreen High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyClark County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEvergreen School District (Clark) →
Phone: (360)604-6850
NCES ID: 530270000420
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Vancouver seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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Mid
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Mid
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Mid
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
5201 NE 131st Ave, Vancouver, WA 98682
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.