Sifton Elementary School

7301 NE 137th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98682

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

465

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sifton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	133
Black	6
Asian	27
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
244 (52.7 %)
Hispanic
133 (28.7 %)
Two or More
45 (9.7 %)
Asian
27 (5.8 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Evergreen School District (Clark)
Phone:	(360)604-6675
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sifton Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sifton Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	221	47.5%
Male	242	52%
Not Specified	2	0.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)