Orchards Elementary School vs Sifton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchards Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Sifton Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Orchards Elementary School Vancouver, Washington | Sifton Elementary School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #961 of 1,154 | #797 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #34597 of 50,301 | #27322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 44% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sifton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 36.1).
- •Sifton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Sifton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Sifton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 59.6%).
- •Orchards Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.1).
- •Sifton Elementary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 433.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orchards Elementary School better than Sifton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sifton Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 36.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Orchards Elementary School and Sifton Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchards Elementary School: 433. Sifton Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchards Elementary School and Sifton Elementary School rank in Washington?
Orchards Elementary School is 961st of 1,154 and Sifton Elementary School is 797th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).