COLBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Colbert Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Mead School District school district, located in COLBERT, WA with about 537 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Colbert Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Colbert Elementary School, located in the rural community of Colbert, Washington, serves as a primary educational institution within the Mead School District. As a suburban-to-rural school, it provides a foundation for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing community involvement and a supportive academic environment. The school is known for its focus on core educational standards and fostering a strong sense of school spirit among its student body, faculty, and local families.
Academically and operationally, the school benefits from being part of the larger Mead School District infrastructure, which is highly regarded in the Spokane region for its commitment to student achievement and professional development. Colbert Elementary generally maintains a curriculum balanced between traditional instruction and modern learning initiatives, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school within the district. Its location in a scenic, semi-rural setting contributes to a distinct campus culture that prioritizes both local heritage and a forward-looking educational approach.
For more information, contact Colbert Elementary School at (509) 465-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLBERT, WA 99005-9654
(509) 465-6300
COLBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in COLBERT, WA with about 537 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mead School District
- Total Students:
- 537
- Teachers:
- 28.03
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 537 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.