Ilalko Elementary School

www.auburn.wednet.edu/Domain/23

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ilalko Elementary School, located in Auburn, Washington, serves as a core educational institution within the Auburn School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By utilizing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy, Ilalko strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in their future middle and high school endeavors.

Beyond academics, Ilalko Elementary is known for its dedication to building a strong school community through active family engagement and collaborative staff efforts. The school environment typically emphasizes character development and the implementation of inclusive teaching strategies to meet the varying needs of its students. As part of the Auburn community, Ilalko works to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity, respect, and a lifelong love of learning among its students.

493

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ilalko Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	151
Black	42
Asian	59
Two or More	39
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	57

Hispanic
151 (30.6 %)
White
139 (28.2 %)
Asian
59 (12.0 %)
Pacific Islander
57 (11.6 %)
Black
42 (8.5 %)
Two or More
39 (7.9 %)
American Indian
6 (1.2 %)

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)931-4748
Website:	http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/Domain/23
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 28

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 80