Washington School

washington.slcschools.org/

267 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located in the historic neighborhood of The Avenues in Salt Lake City, is a public school serving students within the Salt Lake City School District. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and character development. It serves as a vital hub for the local community, fostering a collaborative environment where students, teachers, and families work together to support a diverse and inclusive learning experience.

The school is noted for its dedication to providing a well-rounded education that incorporates both rigorous core curriculum and enrichment opportunities. By leveraging its proximity to downtown Salt Lake City, Washington Elementary often integrates local resources into its educational programming. With a focus on social-emotional learning and student achievement, the school aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success while maintaining a supportive and culturally responsive campus culture.

267

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	85
Black	17
Asian	12
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

White
121 (45.3 %)
Hispanic
85 (31.8 %)
Two or More
19 (7.1 %)
Black
17 (6.4 %)
Asian
12 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (4.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)578-8140
Website:	http://washington.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 52

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	21
Grade 6	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	47.9%
Male	139	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)