WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY

ELY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
520 E HARVEY ST
ELY, MN 55731
225 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Washington Elementary, located in Ely, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for elementary education in the region. As part of the Ely Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into the unique culture of the Iron Range, providing a learning environment that emphasizes both core academics and the close-knit community values typical of a smaller town setting. The school is known for its focus on foundational skills and fostering student growth in a supportive, student-centered atmosphere.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Washington Elementary leverages its location near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to provide students with a connection to the natural environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for the transition to secondary education while promoting social-emotional development and community engagement. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to ensure that every student receives individualized attention, making it a cornerstone of the educational experience for families in Ely.
225
Total Students
18.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    209 (92.9 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (6.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    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: ELY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)365-6166
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 2
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 52
Gender Ratio