- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vancouver, WA
Silver Star Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Star Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530270000426
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Star Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools.
- #19 of 28
- schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Star Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Star Elementary School ranks #19 of 28 schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Evergreen School District (Clark) · Washington
NCES ID 530270000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Silver Star Elementary School shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 530270000426 · Vancouver, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 13.1:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (1,989 students)
Silver Star Elementary School shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Silver Star Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
1,989 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,569 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,523 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,427 students
- Covington Midd
Covington Middle School
830 students
- This school 381
Silver Star Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Silver Star Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Star Elementary School compares
Silver Star Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Silver Star Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evergreen School District (Clark) reports $17,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Star Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Star Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Vancouver
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Marrion Elementary School
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528 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Sifton Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Star Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Star Elementary School?
Silver Star Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Star Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Star Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Star Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Silver Star Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Star Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Star Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Star Elementary School?
Silver Star Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silver Star Elementary School rank among schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Star Elementary School ranks #19 of 28 schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen School District (Clark)?
Besides Silver Star Elementary School, Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students), Heritage High School (1,569 students), and Mountain View High School (1,523 students). See the Evergreen School District (Clark) district page for the complete list.