Sifton Elementary School vs. York Elementary School
Should you attend Sifton Elementary School or York Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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York Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overview
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sifton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, York Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
464 students
363 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1386 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#754 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
3
1
Kindergarten Students
70
50
Grade 1 Students
87
53
Grade 2 Students
75
66
Grade 3 Students
84
58
Grade 4 Students
71
63
Grade 5 Students
74
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
30%
16%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
50%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
