Washington Traditional School

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Washington Traditional School, located in the heart of Prescott, Arizona, operates as part of the Prescott Unified School District with a primary focus on academic excellence through a structured, back-to-basics educational philosophy. As a "traditional" school, the institution emphasizes a disciplined learning environment where foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics are prioritized. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous and teacher-directed, aiming to provide students with a strong academic baseline while fostering a sense of order, accountability, and scholarly character.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to support holistic development. By maintaining clear behavioral expectations and consistent instructional standards, Washington Traditional seeks to prepare students for success in higher-level education. Its location on East Gurley Street serves as a central hub for families in the Prescott community who are seeking a highly structured, traditional alternative to more contemporary or flexible educational models.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prescott Unified District (4466)
Phone:	(928)445-5400
Grade Range:	K - 8th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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