Anderson Island Elementary

13005 Camus Road
Anderson Island, WA 98303

25 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Anderson Island Elementary is a small, public school located on Anderson Island in Washington State, serving as a vital educational hub for the local island community. As part of the Steilacoom Historical School District, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a high degree of personalized attention. Its unique location—accessible primarily by ferry—creates a tight-knit, rural atmosphere where students, teachers, and families often work closely together to foster a supportive and close-community educational experience.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school leverages its island setting to provide students with unique opportunities for place-based learning. The surrounding natural landscape serves as an extension of the classroom, encouraging exploration and environmental stewardship. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community values, Anderson Island Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success while fostering a deep connection to their local environment and fellow residents.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anderson Island Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
14 (56.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (24.0 %)
Two or More
4 (16.0 %)
Black
1 (4.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Steilacoom Hist. School District
Phone:	(206)884-4901
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 4