WAHITIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wahitis Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Othello School District school district, located in Othello, WA with about 535 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, Wahitis Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Wahitis Elementary School, located at 905 South 14th Avenue in Othello, Washington, is a primary educational institution serving the Othello School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. As part of the Othello community, the school works to integrate local values into its curriculum, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Wahitis Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through collaborative teaching practices and active family involvement. The staff at Wahitis focuses on creating a safe and engaging school culture that empowers students to reach their full potential and helps them develop the critical thinking skills necessary for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Wahitis Elementary School at (509) 488-2659 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
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WAHITIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Othello, WA with about 535 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
535
Teachers:
30.99
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

* 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 535 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WAHITIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.6%
White
10.8%
Black or African American
0.4%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.