WASHINGTON EL

www.bsisd.esc18.net

273 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 3rd

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 1201 Birdwell Lane in Big Spring, Texas, is a key component of the Big Spring Independent School District (BSISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, fostering an environment centered on academic growth and social development. As part of the BSISD network, it benefits from the district's broader mission to prepare students for future success through a structured and supportive classroom experience.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area of Big Spring, acting as a central hub for neighborhood students. By emphasizing core subjects and building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, Washington Elementary strives to create a positive learning atmosphere. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative contact details, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official district website at http://www.bsisd.esc18.net.

273

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

142.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	189
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
189 (69.2 %)
White
55 (20.1 %)
Black
18 (6.6 %)
Two or More
8 (2.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BIG SPRING ISD
Phone:	(432)264-4126
Website:	http://www.bsisd.esc18.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 3rd
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
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

Grade 3 273