Washington Elementary

Fairfield Comm School District
406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
267 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
Washington Elementary, located at 406 East Madison Avenue in Fairfield, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fairfield Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students during their formative elementary years. The school emphasizes building strong community connections and providing a curriculum designed to prepare children for future educational success.

As a core part of the Fairfield community, Washington Elementary is committed to inclusivity and student growth. The faculty and staff strive to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, engaged, and respectful learners. By prioritizing both rigorous academic standards and character development, the school plays a vital role in shaping the early educational experiences of Fairfield’s youth.
267
Total Students
19.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    214 (80.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (6.0 %)
  • Asian
    13 (4.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Fairfield Comm School District
Phone: (641)472-2110
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 58
Kindergarten 103
Grade 1 106
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pence Elementary
Fairfield Comm School District
333 Students
1000 South 6th Street
Fairfield, IA 52556 (0.8 miles away)
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