Serving 660 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sarah J Anderson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Sarah J Anderson Elementary School's student population of 660 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Sarah J Anderson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah J Anderson Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1381 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
38%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Sarah J Anderson Elementary School is ranked #1381 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sarah J Anderson Elementary School often compared to?
Sarah J Anderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Harney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sarah J Anderson Elementary School?
660 students attend Sarah J Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sarah J Anderson Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah J Anderson Elementary School?
Sarah J Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sarah J Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Sarah J Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sarah J Anderson Elementary School part of?
Sarah J Anderson Elementary School is part of Vancouver School District.
In what neighborhood is Sarah J Anderson Elementary School located?
Sarah J Anderson Elementary School is located in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Pleasant Valley.
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