The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Math. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Ft Vannoy Elementary School
Ft Vannoy Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade and is part of the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District. Located on Upper River Road in Grants Pass, the school sits along the Rogue River in a setting that blends rural and suburban characteristics. The school is a regular public school and not a charter.
The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who are Hispanic or identify with two or more races, and very small shares of students who are Black, Asian, or American Indian or Alaska Native. There is no data available on the share of students with disabilities or English learners. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a population where economic need is common.
State testing results for the 2024-2025 school year provide the only academic performance snapshot available, with no multi-year trend data to compare against. In math, proficiency rates across grades three, four, and five vary, with fourth grade having the highest share of students meeting the bar and fifth grade the lowest. In English language arts, the pattern is similar, with proficiency rates in the same general range across the three tested grades. Fifth-grade science results show a lower share of students reaching proficiency. Compared to other districts in Josephine County — a set of two — the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grade levels places it in the bottom quartile. For a parent, this performance picture is worth exploring directly with the school, particularly to understand what academic supports are in place and how the school is working to raise these numbers.
The community context of Grants Pass is relevant for families considering Ft Vannoy. Grants Pass is the county seat and the largest population center in Josephine County, situated on Interstate 5 along the Rogue River. The city’s historic downtown includes a commercial corridor, and residents have access to natural amenities such as Riverside Park and the Cathedral Hills Trail System. The city has experienced modest population growth, and housing values and rents in the area reflect a market that, based on national benchmarks, is moderate. The city has been the subject of national attention for a Supreme Court case regarding homeless camping ordinances, which speaks to the kinds of growth and housing pressures present in the community. The school itself is located on Upper River Road, outside the immediate downtown core.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, and staffing was not available in the data reviewed. A parent considering Ft Vannoy may want to ask the school about class sizes, teacher retention, and what enrichment programming is available in art, music, and physical education, as well as how the school addresses the academic proficiency gaps visible in the state results.
In short, Ft Vannoy Elementary is a K-5 public school in a community with some outdoor and civic assets, serving a student population with significant economic need and, based on the most recent state testing, a cohort that is still developing foundational skills in reading, math, and science relative to other districts in the county. It is a school where a parent would want to understand the specific instructional strategies and interventions used to move these numbers forward.
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