FORDS PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fords Prairie Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Centralia School District school district, located in Centralia, WA with about 373 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 25 teachers, Fords Prairie Elementary 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.
Fords Prairie Elementary, located in Centralia, Washington, serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the Centralia School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a core academic curriculum while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. The school is situated on Harrison Avenue, serving the local Fords Prairie community by offering a structured educational experience designed to prepare children for their transition into middle school.
Beyond its academic offerings, Fords Prairie Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Centralia community. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, often utilizing resources provided by the district to encourage student engagement and parent involvement. Like many schools in the region, it prioritizes creating a safe and inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, supported by a staff dedicated to the growth and well-being of their students.
For more information, contact Fords Prairie Elementary at (360) 330-7633 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Centralia, WA 98531-4533
(360) 330-7633
FORDS PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Centralia, WA with about 373 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Centralia School District
- Total Students:
- 373
- Teachers:
- 25.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 373 students
- White
- 61.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.