SIFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sifton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evergreen School District (Clark) school district, located in Vancouver, WA with about 480 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Sifton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sifton Elementary School, located in the Orchards area of Vancouver, Washington, serves as a core educational institution within the Evergreen Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students in grades PK–5. It focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sifton Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and student enrichment. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of family involvement, maintaining active communication with parents and guardians to support student growth. By providing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and various school-wide programs, Sifton seeks to cultivate a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students can develop both their academic skills and their character.

For more information, contact Sifton Elementary School at (360) 604-6675 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7301 NE 137th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98682-4608
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SIFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Vancouver, WA with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
480
Teachers:
32.34
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 480 students

White
55.8%
Hispanic/Latino
29.6%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
54.0%
Male
46.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.