Washington Elementary School

Atlantic Comm School District
500 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
515 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Washington Elementary School, located at 500 E 14th St in Atlantic, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Atlantic Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while maintaining close ties to the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Atlantic Community School District, which prioritizes student success through engaged instruction and a commitment to continuous improvement. Families and community members can access resources, district news, and academic information through the district’s official website at http://www.atlanticiaschools.org. As a central hub for early childhood and primary education in the area, Washington Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning for all its students.
515
Total Students
36.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    442 (85.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    32 (6.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
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: Atlantic Comm School District
Phone: (712)243-5234
Website: http://www.atlanticiaschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 188
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 70
Kindergarten 130
Grade 1 111
Grade 2 104
Grade 3 100
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Schuler Elementary School
Atlantic Comm School District
226 Students
501 East 11th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School 4th - 5th