Brinnon Elementary

74 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Brinnon Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Brinnon, Washington, situated along the scenic Hood Canal. Serving a tight-knit community, the school is part of the Brinnon School District and is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and personalized attention for its students. Given its remote location, the school often acts as a vital hub for the local area, fostering a close relationship between educators, students, and families.

The school is characterized by its focus on providing foundational education within a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Due to its size, Brinnon Elementary often emphasizes hands-on learning and utilizes its surrounding natural environment—rich with forests and proximity to the Olympic National Park—as an extension of the classroom. While it serves a modest student population, the school remains committed to preparing its students for success in middle and high school by prioritizing core academics and community-based values.

Total Students

5.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brinnon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	8
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
56 (75.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (10.8 %)
Two or More
6 (8.1 %)
Asian
2 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.4 %)

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:	Brinnon School District
Phone:	(360)796-4646
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 6