WASHINGTON VIRTUAL ACADEMY OMAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Omak School District school district, located in Omak, WA with about 1,129 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Washington Virtual Academy (WAVA) Omak Elementary is a state-funded, tuition-free online public charter school serving students across Washington state. Operating as a partnership between the Omak School District and K12 (now Stride, Inc.), the school provides a remote learning environment designed for families who prefer an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. While its administrative offices are located on Bartlett Avenue in Omak, the school’s curriculum is delivered primarily through a digital platform, allowing students to complete their coursework from home with the support of state-certified teachers.

The program emphasizes a structured, personalized approach to education, utilizing the K12 curriculum to provide core subjects like English, math, science, and history, along with various electives. A key component of the WAVA model is the "Learning Coach"—usually a parent or guardian—who works alongside the student to manage their daily progress, keep them on task, and communicate with teachers. By blending independent digital study with live, synchronous virtual sessions, the school aims to offer a flexible academic experience that caters to students who need a different pace of learning or a non-traditional school setting.

For more information, contact Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary at (253) 964-1068 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.