CARBONADO HISTORICAL SCHOOL 19

Carbonado Historical School 19 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carbonado School District school district, located in Carbonado, WA with about 176 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 12 teachers, Carbonado Historical School 19 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Carbonado Historical School District 19 is a unique, small rural school district located in the town of Carbonado, Washington, near the foothills of Mount Rainier. As one of the smallest districts in the state, it operates as a single-site campus serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is deeply rooted in the history of the town, which was originally established as a coal mining community, and it maintains a small-town, close-knit atmosphere where personalized instruction and community involvement are central to the educational experience.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a multi-grade setting that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a strong sense of school spirit. Because of its size, the district relies on its historic identity and community support to provide resources for its students. After completing the eighth grade at Carbonado, students typically transition to nearby high schools in larger neighboring districts, making Carbonado Historical School a vital "feeder" institution that prioritizes a nurturing, traditional learning environment for the local children of Carbonado.

For more information, contact Carbonado Historical School 19 at (360) 829-0121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.