- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vancouver, WA
Sacajawea Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sacajawea Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530927001581
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sacajawea Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #14 of 21
- elementary schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sacajawea Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sacajawea Elementary School ranks #14 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Sacajawea Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 530927001581 · Vancouver, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 16.1:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Sacajawea Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sacajawea Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,869 students
- Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver High School
1,507 students
- Hudson's Bay H
Hudson's Bay High School
1,197 students
- Columbia River
Columbia River High
1,138 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
849 students
- This school 403
Sacajawea Elementary School
403 students
What this shows Sacajawea Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sacajawea Elementary School compares
Sacajawea Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Sacajawea Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vancouver School District reports $17,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sacajawea Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sacajawea Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sacajawea Elementary School
How many students attend Sacajawea Elementary School?
Sacajawea Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sacajawea Elementary School?
40.1% of students at Sacajawea Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sacajawea Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sacajawea Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sacajawea Elementary School?
Sacajawea Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sacajawea Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Sacajawea Elementary School ranks #14 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Vancouver School District?
Besides Sacajawea Elementary School, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.