Is Sato Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Sato Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 25 th of 710 Oregon elementary schools.

How many students attend Sato Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 776 students attended Sato Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sato Elementary School?

Students at Sato Elementary School are 56% Asian, 25% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Sato Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sato Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Stoller Middle School High : Westview High School

Sato Elementary School

Summary:

Sato Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 776 students in grades K-5. As part of the Beaverton School District 48J, which is ranked 19th out of 140 districts in the state, Sato consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Oregon, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sato Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Sato's 5th-grade students achieved an impressive 89% proficiency in English Language Arts, compared to 62% for the Beaverton School District and 46.9% for the state of Oregon. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, often ranking in the top 10 or 20 schools in Oregon for female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools within the Beaverton School District, Bonny Slope Elementary is the next highest-performing, with 77.8% proficiency in 5th-grade English Language Arts. Sato Elementary's consistent high performance, low student-teacher ratio, and efficient spending per student make it a model for other schools to emulate. With a diverse student population and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Sato Elementary's success provides valuable insights for schools serving similar demographics.

Detail:

Public K-5

7775 NW Kaiser Rd.
Portland, OR 97229

(503) 356-2530

District: Beaverton School District 48J

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,815

Students who attend Sato Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Stoller Middle School
High:	Westview High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 776

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

56.4%

White:

25.0%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sato Elementary School ranks better than 96.5% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 8^th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (56.4%), White (25%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sato Elementary School is 19.8. 33 elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sato Elementary School is $14,815. 33 elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sato Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sato Elementary School 25^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Sato Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Beaverton School District 48J:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaverton School District 48J 19^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sato Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sato Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	94.46	26^th	705	96.3%
2022	94.92	34^th	706	95.2%
2023	95.86	27^th	706	96.2%
2024	95.58	25^th	710	96.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sato Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	91.04	2^nd	80	97.5%
2024	81.76	5^th	97	94.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sato Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2022	58.49	58^th	215	73.0%
2023	86.35	17^th	231	92.6%
2024	77.91	31^st	299	89.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sato Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	74.73	82^nd	597	86.3%
2022	95.13	32^nd	703	95.4%
2023	77.28	84^th	595	85.9%
2024	97.78	5^th	523	99.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Sato Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	90.31	40^th	621	93.6%
2022	94.24	28^th	646	95.7%
2023	95.72	22^nd	652	96.6%
2024	94.61	28^th	658	95.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sato Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	89.89	49^th	623	92.1%
2022	93.21	34^th	654	94.8%
2023	94.38	27^th	665	95.9%
2024	94.75	26^th	662	96.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sato Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	81.41	7^th	48	85.4%
2022	82.48	7^th	39	82.1%
2023	85.84	7^th	39	82.1%
2024	82.23	7^th	41	82.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sato Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	78.90	43^rd	364	88.2%
2022	71.94	49^th	339	85.5%
2023	84.19	28^th	360	92.2%
2024	98.54	7^th	365	98.1%

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Rank History for White students at Sato Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	91.97	25^th	662	96.2%
2022	84.10	71^st	666	89.3%
2023	73.04	145^th	656	77.9%
2024	83.37	92^nd	670	86.3%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, June 6, 2021

Sato Elementary failed to be inclusive or support my child. He was asked to attend this school as it had an EGC program that was intended to support him socially, emotionally and behaviorally. His teacher did a good Job with him, but the principal set a negative tone at the school. She was not supportive of the IA’s that worked with the EGC students, nor the parents. In our first experience We went 5 months without curriculum available for the children and not a single book or math manipulative for the children to learn with. They finally shut down the k-2 program for the remainder of the year and we went to a different school. However, we were asked to return the following school year with an amazing teacher. Unfortunately, the principle seemed annoyed by my continued offer of support, and was rude to me and others. In fact, it was so bad that she told me my son couldn’t walk through the building, he was asked to walk around. My son Hated coming to school. It was awful. I can not speak to the general Ed programs, as we did not have that experience, but the Sato EGC failed our child. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sato Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	203	7	225	51	3	0	29	518
2019	215	13	268	72	2	0	38	608
2020	231	24	302	70	7	3	34	671
2021	184	25	333	79	6	5	35	667
2022	199	21	364	77	9	3	33	706
2023	194	22	438	73	9	1	39	776

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sato Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	518	30.9	16.7	12.9
2019	608	31.0	19.5	14.3
2020	671	35.4	18.9	13.6
2021	667	36.0	18.5	n/a
2022	706	38.0	18.5	n/a
2023	776	39.0	19.8	14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sato Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	518	30.9	16.7	12.9
2019	608	31.0	19.5	14.3
2020	671	35.4	18.9	13.6
2021	667	36.0	18.5	n/a
2022	706	38.0	18.5	n/a
2023	776	39.0	19.8	14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sato Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$4,342
2020	n/a	n/a	$13,089
2021	n/a	n/a	$13,385
2022	n/a	$14,703 (100.0%)	$14,703
2023	$759 (5.1%)	$14,056 (94.9%)	$14,815

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sato Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 27^th of 706 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sato Elementary School)	79.6	69.8	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)	61.4	54.8	6.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sato Elementary School)	86.4	73.2	13.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)	63.2	56.7	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sato Elementary School)	87.1	79.7	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)	65.1	58	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sato Elementary School)	83.5	80.5	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)	59	52	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sato Elementary School)	74.5	81.5	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)	68	59.4	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sato Elementary School)	76.5	68.9	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)	52.4	47.2	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Sato Elementary School)	51	51.3	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Beaverton School District 48J)	46.6	42.2	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	608	776	27.6%
African American	13	22	69.2%
American Indian	2	9	350%
Asian	268	438	63.4%
Hispanic	72	73	1.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	215	194	9.8%
Two or More Races	38	39	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.3%	14.3%	0%

Schools Near Sato Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)						OSAS Mathematics (2024)						OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sato Elementary School	Public	K-5	7775 NW Kaiser Rd.	Portland	97229	Washington County	Beaverton School District 48J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 356-2530	776	39	19.8	14.3%	194 (25.0%)	22 (2.8%)	73 (9.4%)	438 (56.4%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.0%)	95.6	25^th of 710 public elementary schools	96.5%		95.9	27^th of 706 public elementary schools	96.2%	2	61.9	74.5	89.0				67.4	77.0	77.0				57.4		$14,815	$759	$14,056
Springville Elementary School	Public	K-5	6655 NW Joss Ave	Portland	97229	Washington County	Beaverton School District 48J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 356-2480	764	40	19.1	12.7%	162 (21.2%)	40 (5.2%)	75 (9.8%)	438 (57.3%)	8 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	36 (4.7%)	95.7	23^rd of 710 public elementary schools	96.8%		94.5	35^th of 706 public elementary schools	95.0%	12	70.1	78.6	72.0				74.1	77.7	62.2				56.7		$15,000	$754	$14,246
Jacob Wismer Elementary School	Public	K-5	5477 NW Skycrest Pkwy	Portland	97229	Washington County	Beaverton School District 48J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 356-2150	591	30	19.7	9.6%	129 (21.8%)	13 (2.2%)	45 (7.6%)	362 (61.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.1%)	97.5	14^th of 710 public elementary schools	98.0%		95.5	30^th of 706 public elementary schools	95.8%	16	75.7	80.4	87.8				81.7	76.6	71.1				54.6		$15,413	$693	$14,720
Findley Elementary	Public	K-5	4155 NW Saltzman Rd	Portland	97229	Washington County	Beaverton School District 48J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 356-2100	527	26	20.3	5.7%	155 (29.4%)	11 (2.1%)	34 (6.5%)	281 (53.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.0%)	98.3	8^th of 710 public elementary schools	98.9%		99.2	3^rd of 706 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	80.6	74.4	83.9				89.2	74.4	82.6				70.5		$15,301	$752	$14,549
Rock Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	4125 NW 185th Ave	Portland	97229	Washington County	Beaverton School District 48J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 356-2450	432	22	19.6	24.5%	220 (50.9%)	2 (0.5%)	74 (17.1%)	85 (19.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.3%)	87.4	72^nd of 710 public elementary schools	89.9%		75.3	145^th of 706 public elementary schools	79.5%	73	71.0	65.6	61.4				65.2	63.9	51.4				45.1		$15,635	$1,050	$14,585
Skyline Elementary School	Public	K-8	11536 NW Skyline Blvd	Portland	97231	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5212	215	13	16.2	13.0%	151 (70.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (12.1%)	8 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	28 (13.0%)	91.9	50^th of 710 public elementary schools	93.0%		90	60^th of 706 public elementary schools	91.5%	10	76.0	64.0	74.1	70.0	82.6	64.0	76.0	45.8	59.3	63.2	63.6	64.0	63.0	60.0	$22,585	$1,518	$21,067
Bethany Elementary School	Public	K-5	3305 NW 174th Ave	Beaverton	97006	Washington County	Beaverton School District 48J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 356-2030	429	24	18.2	21.4%	222 (51.7%)	8 (1.9%)	55 (12.8%)	96 (22.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	45 (10.5%)	98	12^th of 710 public elementary schools	98.3%		95.8	29^th of 706 public elementary schools	95.9%	17	75.8	79.2	90.4				76.1	70.8	76.4				72.6		$16,881	$885	$15,996
Oak Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	2625 NW 153rd Ave	Beaverton	97006	Washington County	Beaverton School District 48J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 356-2410	496	28	17.9	22.6%	278 (56.0%)	12 (2.4%)	84 (16.9%)	77 (15.5%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	37 (7.5%)	86.4	82^nd of 710 public elementary schools	88.5%		90.8	55^th of 706 public elementary schools	92.2%	27	61.4	62.4	68.2				64.8	54.7	58.1				43.5		$17,197	$762	$16,435
Lenox Elementary School	Public	K-6	21200 NW Rock Creek Blvd	Portland	97229	Washington County	Hillsboro School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 844-1360	367	21	17.3	29.4%	182 (49.6%)	25 (6.8%)	89 (24.3%)	34 (9.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (9.0%)	76	139^th of 710 public elementary schools	80.4%		69.7	175^th of 706 public elementary schools	75.2%	36	58.8	54.2	57.6	56.8			58.8	52.1	35.6	47.7			39.0		$19,310	$999	$18,311
Terra Linda Elementary School	Public	K-5	1998 NW 143rd Ave	Portland	97229	Washington County	Beaverton School District 48J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 356-2520	277	19	14.7	32.5%	163 (58.8%)	6 (2.2%)	54 (19.5%)	31 (11.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.6%)	80.4	113^th of 710 public elementary schools	84.1%		78.3	120^th of 706 public elementary schools	83.0%	7	66.7	59.0	62.7				81.3	63.9	37.3				37.3		$20,372	$1,353	$19,019

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