Washington West Elementary

840 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090

www.washington.k12.mo.us/schools/west/index.html

452 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Washington West Elementary School, located at 840 West Pride Drive in Washington, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the School District of Washington. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its young students. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare children for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families.

The school prides itself on being a neighborhood hub that prioritizes the holistic needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Washington West Elementary frequently highlights opportunities for parental involvement and community collaboration, which are central to their mission of creating a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of programs, resources, and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment where every student has the chance to thrive and achieve their personal best.

452

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
402 (88.9 %)
Two or More
34 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	WASHINGTON
Phone:	(636)390-9150
Website:	http://www.washington.k12.mo.us/schools/west/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 67

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 72