Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vossbeck Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vossbeck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Vossbeck Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Motto
Quality Education for Every Student
School Rankings
Vossbeck Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vossbeck Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vossbeck Elementary School's ranking?
Vossbeck Elementary School is ranked #902 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Vossbeck Elementary School often compared to?
Vossbeck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isom Elementary School, Fisher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Vossbeck Elementary School?
479 students attend Vossbeck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Vossbeck Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vossbeck Elementary School?
Vossbeck Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vossbeck Elementary School offer ?
Vossbeck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vossbeck Elementary School part of?
Vossbeck Elementary School is part of Lynden School District.
School Reviews
2 6/26/2021
Poor communication. It's like pulling teeth to get answers or to get anyone to return calls and get back to you. If a child learns remotely different, they don't take the time to work with that child they just put them into a cookie cutter box and expect everyone to learn exactly the same.
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