- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vancouver, WA
Sarah J Anderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sarah J Anderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530927001583
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarah J Anderson Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #19 of 21
- elementary schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarah J Anderson Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah J Anderson Elementary ranks #19 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Sarah J Anderson Elementary held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 530927001583 · Vancouver, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 15.6:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Sarah J Anderson Elementary held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sarah J Anderson Elementary 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 625
Sarah J Anderson Elementary
625 students
What this shows Sarah J Anderson Elementary reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarah J Anderson Elementary compares
Sarah J Anderson Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Sarah J Anderson Elementary 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 Sarah J Anderson Elementary 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 | Similar 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 Sarah J Anderson Elementary'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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarah J Anderson Elementary
How many students attend Sarah J Anderson Elementary?
Sarah J Anderson Elementary has 625 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah J Anderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah J Anderson Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% lower 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 Sarah J Anderson Elementary?
46.4% of students at Sarah J Anderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarah J Anderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sarah J Anderson Elementary is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarah J Anderson Elementary?
Sarah J Anderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sarah J Anderson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah J Anderson Elementary ranks #19 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 Sarah J Anderson Elementary, 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.