Washington Elementary School

wes.pendleton.k12.or.us/

434 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located in Pendleton, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pendleton School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community pride and engagement among its students, staff, and families.

The school’s approach integrates traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices to address the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond academics, Washington Elementary promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, often leveraging its location in the heart of Pendleton to encourage local partnerships and community involvement. Through dedicated teaching staff and a focus on essential life skills, the school works to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive in a safe and structured setting.

434

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	74
Black	6
Two or More	46
American Indian	98

White
210 (48.4 %)
American Indian
98 (22.6 %)
Hispanic
74 (17.1 %)
Two or More
46 (10.6 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Pendleton SD 16
Phone:	(541)966-5552
Website:	http://wes.pendleton.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 86