Sato Elementary School

sato.beaverton.k12.or.us

776 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sato Elementary School is a public school located in the Bethany neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, serving students within the Beaverton School District. Named after Yoshiko Sato, a prominent local educator and community leader, the school opened its doors in 2017 to accommodate the growing population in the area. It is known for its modern facility, which was designed to support collaborative learning, flexible instruction, and a strong emphasis on technology integration in the classroom.

The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a positive, inclusive school culture. Sato Elementary focuses on a "whole child" approach, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities that promote critical thinking and creativity. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher organization, the school prioritizes community engagement, striving to create a supportive environment where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to thrive both academically and socially.

776

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sato Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	73
Black	22
Asian	438
Two or More	39
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
438 (56.4 %)
White
194 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
73 (9.4 %)
Two or More
39 (5.0 %)
Black
22 (2.8 %)
American Indian
9 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Beaverton SD 48J
Phone:	(503)356-2530
Website:	http://sato.beaverton.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 120