- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vancouver, WA
Sifton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sifton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530270000425
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sifton Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 28
- schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sifton Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sifton Elementary School ranks #8 of 28 schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Evergreen School District (Clark) · Washington
NCES ID 530270000425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sifton Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530270000425 · Vancouver, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 15.1:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (1,989 students)
Sifton Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sifton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
1,989 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,569 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,523 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,427 students
- Covington Midd
Covington Middle School
830 students
- This school 484
Sifton Elementary School
484 students
What this shows Sifton Elementary School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sifton Elementary School compares
Sifton 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 12% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Sifton Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evergreen School District (Clark) reports $17,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sifton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sifton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Vancouver
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Marrion Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Crestline Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sifton Elementary School
How many students attend Sifton Elementary School?
Sifton Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sifton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sifton Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Sifton Elementary School?
50.5% of students at Sifton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sifton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sifton Elementary School is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sifton Elementary School?
Sifton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sifton Elementary School rank among schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Sifton Elementary School ranks #8 of 28 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 schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen School District (Clark)?
Besides Sifton Elementary School, Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students), Heritage High School (1,569 students), and Mountain View High School (1,523 students). See the Evergreen School District (Clark) district page for the complete list.