Washington Elementary School

Charles City Comm School District
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
375 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
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).
375
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    280 (74.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (7.7 %)
  • Black
    27 (7.2 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (6.9 %)
  • Asian
    11 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Charles City Comm School District
Phone: (641)257-6570
Website: http://www.charles-city.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 112
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 57
Kindergarten 112
Grade 1 111
Grade 2 95
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lincoln Elementary School
Charles City Comm School District
184 Students
600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616 (0.9 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 4th