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Vaughn Elementary School

17521 Hall Road KPN, Vaughn, WA 98394Peninsula School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
327
Students
Total enrolled
$24,585
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 71% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 29% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 327 students in grades PK–05 in Vaughn, Washington.
71% above average funding
District spends $24,585 per pupil, 71% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Vaughn Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Vaughn, Washington, serving grades PK–05 with 327 students. The district invests $24,585 per student — 71% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Vaughn Elementary School

327
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
43%
Free Lunch
22
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 Distribution181 male · 146 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility43%
National avg 52% · 139 students
Student Composition
74%
14%
11%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530669000988

Academic Outcomes at Vaughn Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 11th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98394

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,585Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,585
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,818
Student Support$4,671
Administration$2,950
Operations$3,688
Other$2,459
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,585 spent per student, an estimated $10,891 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
24%
State government
68.0%
Local (property tax)
23.8%
Federal programs
8.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,585/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pioneer Elementary SchoolPurdy Elementary SchoolSwift Water ElementaryVoyager Elementary
+5 more
↓
Middle
Harbor Ridge Middle SchoolKey Peninsula Middle SchoolKopachuck Middle SchoolGoodman Middle School
↓
High School
Gig Harbor HighPeninsula High SchoolHenderson Bay Alt High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyPierce County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPeninsula School District →
Phone: (253)530-4700
NCES ID: 530669000988
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Vaughn 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.

More in Peninsula School District
High
Gig Harbor High
1,435 students · 09–12
● 49 opp15% FRL
High
Peninsula High School
1,372 students · 09–12
● 49 opp28% FRL
Mid
Harbor Ridge Middle School
596 students · 06–08
● 49 opp19% FRL
Elem
Pioneer Elementary School
506 students · KG–05
● 49 opp13% FRL
Elem
Purdy Elementary School
484 students · PK–05
● 49 opp22% FRL
Elem
Swift Water Elementary
473 students · KG–05
● 49 opp15% FRL
Mid
Key Peninsula Middle School
469 students · 06–08
● 41 opp42% FRL
Mid
Kopachuck Middle School
462 students · 06–08
● 49 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
17521 Hall Road KPN, Vaughn, WA 98394
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.