Dick Scobee Elementary School

www.auburn.wednet.edu/Domain/20

825 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dick Scobee Elementary School, located in Auburn, Washington, is a public school within the Auburn School District that serves students in grades K–5. Named in honor of Francis "Dick" Scobee, the commander of the Space Shuttle Challenger, the school fosters a learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, community involvement, and the development of responsible, lifelong learners. The school benefits from a diverse student body and is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a strong focus on inclusive educational practices.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on building a supportive school culture where students feel safe and valued. With a commitment to partnerships between parents, staff, and the broader Auburn community, Dick Scobee Elementary provides a range of programs and resources designed to support social-emotional development alongside core subjects like literacy and mathematics. The school’s dedicated staff works to ensure that every student has access to the tools necessary for success, promoting a culture of high expectations and mutual respect.

825

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dick Scobee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	201
Black	102
Asian	159
Two or More	70
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	77

White
212 (25.7 %)
Hispanic
201 (24.4 %)
Asian
159 (19.3 %)
Black
102 (12.4 %)
Pacific Islander
77 (9.3 %)
Two or More
70 (8.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	Auburn School District
Phone:	(253)931-4984
Website:	http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/Domain/20
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 62

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 111