Mill A Elementary School

39 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mill A Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Cook, Washington, serving students in the Mill A School District. Situated in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, the school provides a close-knit learning environment characterized by its intimate class sizes and a strong sense of community. As a focal point for families in the immediate area, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, allowing teachers to foster deep connections with students and support their individual academic and social development.

The school is notable for its unique position within the rural landscape of Skamania County, often utilizing its natural surroundings as an extension of the classroom. While it serves a modest student population, Mill A Elementary maintains a commitment to foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building. By prioritizing collaborative learning and local engagement, the school strives to provide a high-quality educational experience that prepares its students for the transition to middle and high school programs in neighboring districts.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill A Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	5
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
30 (76.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (12.8 %)
Two or More
2 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (5.1 %)

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:	Mill A School District
Phone:	(509)538-2700
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 5

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 4

Grade 8 5