Washington Elem

1500 N Washington
Junction City, KS 66441

www.usd475.org

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 1500 N. Washington in Junction City, Kansas, is a core institution within the Geary County Unified School District (USD 475). Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a district that frequently serves a diverse population—including many military-connected families from the nearby Fort Riley installation—Washington Elementary focuses on providing inclusive, high-quality instruction tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is part of a larger district framework that prioritizes innovation and community connectivity. By utilizing the resources provided through the USD 475 network, Washington Elementary offers students access to modern educational tools and a supportive staff committed to preparing children for success in their future academic endeavors. Families looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific district initiatives can find comprehensive updates through the official website at http://www.usd475.org.

351

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	99
Black	87
Asian	9
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
99 (28.2 %)
White
89 (25.4 %)
Black
87 (24.8 %)
Two or More
51 (14.5 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (3.7 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Geary County Schools
Phone:	(785)717-4690
Website:	http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 61

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 38