Washington Elementary School

www.bcschools.net

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 1821 McKinley St in Bay City, Michigan, is a public primary school serving the local community as part of the Bay City Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on the academic and social development of students in their early formative years. By operating within the district framework, the school aims to prepare its pupils for continued success as they progress through the Bay City school system.

The school’s official website, accessible at [bcschools.net](http://www.bcschools.net), serves as the primary hub for parents and guardians to access resources, school calendars, and district-wide updates. As a neighborhood institution, Washington Elementary emphasizes community engagement and educational accessibility, striving to maintain a supportive learning atmosphere that aligns with the broader goals and curriculum standards of the Bay City Public Schools.

395

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	76
Black	23
Asian	1
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
239 (60.5 %)
Hispanic
76 (19.2 %)
Two or More
55 (13.9 %)
Black
23 (5.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bay City School District
Phone:	(989)894-2744
Website:	http://www.bcschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 53