Heights Elementary

1917 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403

clarkston.schoolwires.net/heights/site/default.asp

361 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Heights Elementary School, located at 1917 4th Ave in Clarkston, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clarkston School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering early academic development, social-emotional growth, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills for its young student population. The school is integrated into the broader community of Clarkston, operating with a commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that prepares students for their future transitions into middle school.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Heights Elementary works to cultivate a positive school culture centered on inclusivity and academic excellence. Through its official district portal, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including school calendars, faculty information, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives, ensuring that the community remains engaged and informed about the educational progress of its students.

361

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	33
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
292 (80.9 %)
Hispanic
33 (9.1 %)
Two or More
18 (5.0 %)
American Indian
8 (2.2 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Clarkston School District
Phone:	(509)758-8180
Website:	http://clarkston.schoolwires.net/heights/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 45

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 49