LEONARD M JENNINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Leonard M Jennings Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colfax School District school district, located in Colfax, WA with about 296 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 16 teachers, Leonard M Jennings Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Leonard M. Jennings Elementary, located in Colfax, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As part of the Colfax School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children. Its mission typically centers on fostering academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its position within a close-knit, rural community, which often translates into a strong partnership between educators, families, and local residents. With a focus on foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science, Leonard M. Jennings Elementary strives to offer a balanced curriculum while utilizing the resources of the broader Colfax school system to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can find more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news on the official website.

For more information, contact Leonard M Jennings Elementary at (509) 397-2181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1207 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111-2133
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LEONARD M JENNINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Colfax, WA with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
296
Teachers:
16.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 296 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LEONARD M JENNINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.8%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Asian
1.0%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.