WILKESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wilkeson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the White River School District school district, located in Buckley, WA with about 288 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 14 teachers, Wilkeson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Wilkeson Elementary School is a public school located in Buckley, Washington, serving as part of the White River School District. Nestled in a community known for its historical roots and scenic foothill location, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to elementary-aged children. It aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the broader White River School District to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Wilkeson and Buckley, often serving as a central hub for local families. By leveraging its district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding educational programming, school events, and administrative updates. With its focus on foundational education, Wilkeson Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of community pride and academic curiosity, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded start to their educational journeys within a stable, local environment.

For more information, contact Wilkeson Elementary School at (360) 829-3357 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

27515 120th St East
Buckley, WA 98321
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WILKESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Buckley, WA with about 288 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
288
Teachers:
14.7
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 eligible school-No program
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 288 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILKESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.6%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Two or more races
6.9%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.