WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Washington Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charles City Comm School District school district, located in Charles City, IA with about 328 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Washington Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Washington Elementary School, located at 1406 N. Grand in Charles City, Iowa, is a key component of the Charles City Community School District. The school serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on early childhood and elementary development. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school aims to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and a sense of belonging for its students during their formative years.
As part of the broader Charles City school system, Washington Elementary emphasizes the district’s commitment to preparing students for lifelong success. The school utilizes the district's centralized resources to provide a curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the unique needs of its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official website at [www.charles-city.k12.ia.us](http://www.charles-city.k12.ia.us).
For more information, contact Washington Elementary School at (641) 257-6570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Charles City, IA with about 328 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charles City Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 328
- Teachers:
- 27.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 328 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.5%
- Black or African American
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.