Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is a public school located in the rural community of Cowiche, Washington, serving students within the Highland School District. Situated in a scenic agricultural region northwest of Yakima, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding valley. As a small-town institution, it typically emphasizes a close-knit environment where staff, students, and local families collaborate to support student success in a supportive, community-centered atmosphere.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its students for their transition to middle school and beyond. Being part of the Highland School District, Marcus Whitman-Cowiche benefits from being integrated into a broader district vision that prioritizes resource sharing and educational continuity. By balancing core academic standards with the unique needs of a rural student population, the school acts as a vital hub for local families, promoting a culture of learning and school pride within the Cowiche area.

327

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	232
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
232 (70.9 %)
White
90 (27.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
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:	Highland School District
Phone:	(509)678-8900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 33

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 54