Leonard M Jennings Elementary

www.colfax.k12.wa.us

294 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Leonard M. Jennings Elementary, located in Colfax, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As part of the Colfax School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children. Its mission typically centers on fostering academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its position within a close-knit, rural community, which often translates into a strong partnership between educators, families, and local residents. With a focus on foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science, Leonard M. Jennings Elementary strives to offer a balanced curriculum while utilizing the resources of the broader Colfax school system to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can find more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news on the official website.

294

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leonard M Jennings Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	13
Asian	5
Two or More	18

White
258 (87.8 %)
Two or More
18 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)

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:	Colfax School District
Phone:	(509)397-2181
Website:	http://www.colfax.k12.wa.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 58

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 40