Colbert Elementary School

404 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Colbert Elementary School, located in the rural community of Colbert, Washington, serves as a primary educational institution within the Mead School District. As a suburban-to-rural school, it provides a foundation for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing community involvement and a supportive academic environment. The school is known for its focus on core educational standards and fostering a strong sense of school spirit among its student body, faculty, and local families.

Academically and operationally, the school benefits from being part of the larger Mead School District infrastructure, which is highly regarded in the Spokane region for its commitment to student achievement and professional development. Colbert Elementary generally maintains a curriculum balanced between traditional instruction and modern learning initiatives, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school within the district. Its location in a scenic, semi-rural setting contributes to a distinct campus culture that prioritizes both local heritage and a forward-looking educational approach.

404

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colbert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	16
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
360 (89.1 %)
Two or More
21 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.0 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Mead School District
Phone:	(509)465-6300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 46

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 73