Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sifton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Sifton Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Sifton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sifton Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1386 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sifton Elementary School's ranking?
Sifton Elementary School is ranked #1386 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sifton Elementary School often compared to?
Sifton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like York Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sifton Elementary School?
464 students attend Sifton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sifton Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sifton Elementary School?
Sifton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sifton Elementary School offer ?
Sifton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sifton Elementary School part of?
Sifton Elementary School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is Sifton Elementary School located?
Sifton Elementary School is located in the Orchards neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Orchards.
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