WHITSTRAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Whitstran Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prosser School District school district, located in Prosser, WA with about 268 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 15 teachers, Whitstran Elementary 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.

Whitstran Elementary, located at 102101 W. Foisy in Prosser, Washington, is a key component of the Prosser School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. It serves as a local hub for families in the area, emphasizing a sense of community and partnership between educators, parents, and students.

As part of the broader Prosser School District, Whitstran Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school strives to foster an inclusive atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a lifelong love of learning. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, calendar events, or district policies, the official website at http://www.prosserschools.org serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.

For more information, contact Whitstran Elementary at (509) 973-2345 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

102101 W. Foisy
Prosser, WA 99350-5666
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WHITSTRAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Prosser, WA with about 268 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
268
Teachers:
15.52
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 schoolwide 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 268 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITSTRAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.4%
White
21.6%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.