OTIS ORCHARDS SCHOOL
Otis Orchards School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Valley School District (Spokane) school district, located in OTIS ORCHARDS, WA with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 26 teachers, Otis Orchards School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Otis Orchards School, located in the community of Otis Orchards, Washington, serves as a focal point for primary education within the East Valley School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By integrating core curriculum requirements with a focus on student well-being, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
The campus at 22000 E Wellesley Ave reflects a community-oriented approach, where parental involvement and local partnerships play an active role in the educational experience. Teachers and staff at Otis Orchards focus on fostering an inclusive classroom setting that caters to diverse learning styles, encouraging students to become curious, collaborative, and responsible citizens. As part of a smaller school community, the institution prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where students receive personalized attention as they navigate their formative school years.
For more information, contact Otis Orchards School at (509) 924-9823 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OTIS ORCHARDS, WA 99027-9235
(509) 924-9823
OTIS ORCHARDS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OTIS ORCHARDS, WA with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Valley School District (Spokane)
- Total Students:
- 425
- Teachers:
- 26
- 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
* 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 425 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OTIS ORCHARDS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.