Onion Creek Elementary

Onion Creek School District
2006 Lotze Creek Rd
Colville, WA 99114
46 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Onion Creek Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Colville, Washington, serving students in the Kettle Falls School District. Set in a scenic, forested area of Stevens County, the school emphasizes a close-knit community environment where teachers and staff can provide highly individualized attention to students. Because of its remote location, the school plays a central role in the local neighborhood, fostering strong partnerships between educators, parents, and community members.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards of the Kettle Falls School District while utilizing its unique rural setting to provide hands-on learning experiences. The school typically serves a small multi-grade student body, allowing for a collaborative classroom atmosphere that encourages peer mentorship and social development. By focusing on fundamental skills in a supportive, small-group setting, Onion Creek Elementary aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle and high school within the broader district.
46
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    38 (82.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (6.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (4.3 %)
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: Onion Creek School District
Phone: (509)732-4240
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 28
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 6
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 3
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 6
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Northport Elementary School
Northport School District
113 Students
404 10th Street
Northport, WA 99157 (8.9 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th