Arthur Jacobsen Elementary

www.auburn.wednet.edu/Domain/18

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary is a public school located in Auburn, Washington, serving students in the Auburn School District. Named after a longtime local educator, the school is situated in a suburban setting and prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where academic achievement and character development are prioritized. The school community emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills while feeling safe and valued within their classroom settings.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Arthur Jacobsen Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to support diverse learning needs and student interests. The school maintains a strong focus on community engagement, regularly hosting events that connect families with educators to create a holistic support system for students. By blending traditional educational standards with a focus on social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners to become responsible, productive, and curious members of the broader Auburn community.

352

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur Jacobsen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	76
Black	39
Asian	90
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

White
100 (28.4 %)
Asian
90 (25.6 %)
Hispanic
76 (21.6 %)
Black
39 (11.1 %)
Two or More
36 (10.2 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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)630-2441
Website:	http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/Domain/18
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 26

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 58