Washington Elem

www.mcpherson.com

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 128 N Park in McPherson, Kansas, is a foundational part of the McPherson Unified School District (USD 418). Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. By focusing on essential academic skills and character development, Washington Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong ties to the tight-knit McPherson community.

As part of the McPherson Public Schools system, the school benefits from the district's broader mission to provide high-quality instruction and meaningful student experiences. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific programs can find comprehensive resources through the official district website at [http://www.mcpherson.com](http://www.mcpherson.com). The school emphasizes a partnership between parents, staff, and students, ensuring that each child receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive in their early academic years.

285

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	44
Black	6
Two or More	17

White
218 (76.5 %)
Hispanic
44 (15.4 %)
Two or More
17 (6.0 %)
Black
6 (2.1 %)

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:	McPherson
Phone:	(620)241-9560
Website:	http://www.mcpherson.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 31

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 45