WASHINGTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Washington Street Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Otsego Public Schools school district, located in OTSEGO, MI with about 429 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Washington Street Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Washington Street Elementary School is a public school located in Otsego, Michigan, and serves as part of the Otsego Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, character development, and social-emotional growth. By integrating core curriculum standards with a community-oriented approach, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit district that emphasizes the importance of family and community involvement in the educational process. With its location on Washington Street, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, providing resources and programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, further information is available through the official Otsego Public Schools website at [http://www.otsegops.org](http://www.otsegops.org).

For more information, contact Washington Street Elementary School at (269) 692-6069 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.