Washington District Elementary

454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443

wd.wmlcps.org/

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington District Elementary School, located in Colonial Beach, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Westmoreland County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for the transition into middle school. By emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school’s website reflects a commitment to transparent communication between staff, parents, and the community. It serves as a central hub for essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Through this platform, Washington District Elementary maintains an ongoing partnership with local families, ensuring that stakeholders remain informed and actively involved in the educational progress of their students within the Colonial Beach area.

385

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington District Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	60
Black	76
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
213 (55.3 %)
Black
76 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
60 (15.6 %)
Two or More
34 (8.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westmoreland County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)224-9100
Website:	http://wd.wmlcps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55