WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WASHINGTON ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAWTON school district, located in Lawton, OK with about 211 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 11 teachers, WASHINGTON ES 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 Elementary School is a public school located in Lawton, Oklahoma, operating under the Lawton Public Schools district. Situated at 805 Northwest Columbia Avenue, the school serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on providing core academic instruction and fostering the social-emotional development of its elementary-aged students. As part of a larger urban school district, Washington Elementary emphasizes the importance of a structured learning environment designed to prepare children for their transition into secondary education.
The school is deeply integrated into the Lawton community and benefits from the resources and oversight of the Lawton Public Schools system. Its curriculum is aligned with state educational standards, aiming to build strong literacy and mathematical skills in its student body. By maintaining an active connection with parents and district officials, Washington Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and community involvement, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and guidance to succeed within the Oklahoma public education framework.
For more information, contact WASHINGTON ES at (580) 353-6299 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lawton, OK 73507-3507
(580) 353-6299
http://www.lawtonps.org
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lawton, OK with about 211 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAWTON
- Total Students:
- 211
- Teachers:
- 11.96
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 211 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.6%
- White
- 23.7%
- Black or African American
- 23.7%
- Two or more races
- 17.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.