Sacajawea Elementary School

sacajawea.vansd.org

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sacajawea Elementary School is a public school located in Vancouver, Washington, serving students within the Vancouver Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Sacagawea, the Lemhi Shoshone woman who served as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that fosters student development across various grade levels.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to prepare its students for future success through a combination of core curriculum, social-emotional learning, and community involvement. Families at Sacajawea benefit from a neighborhood-centered approach, where the school serves as a hub for local families. For those seeking detailed information on current academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district policies, the school’s official website provides a comprehensive resource for parents, staff, and the broader Vancouver community.

387

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sacajawea Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	86
Black	13
Asian	6
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

White
233 (60.2 %)
Hispanic
86 (22.2 %)
Two or More
37 (9.6 %)
Black
13 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Vancouver School District
Phone:	(360)313-2750
Website:	http://sacajawea.vansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 59

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sacajawea Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sacajawea Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	47.5%
Male	203	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)