Sarah J Anderson Elementary

anderson.vansd.org/

660 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sarah J. Anderson Elementary, located in Vancouver, Washington, serves as a neighborhood school within the Vancouver Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for long-term academic success while encouraging a sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is supported by a variety of programs and resources designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. Sarah J. Anderson prioritizes strong family-school partnerships, encouraging active parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a focus on equity and student well-being, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student is challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential.

660

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sarah J Anderson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	253
Black	16
Asian	15
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	11

White
311 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
253 (38.3 %)
Two or More
54 (8.2 %)
Black
16 (2.4 %)
Asian
15 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.7 %)

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)313-1500
Website:	http://anderson.vansd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 99

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sarah J Anderson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sarah J Anderson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	320	48.5%
Male	340	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)