Darrington Elementary School

Darrington School District
1075 FIR STREET
DARRINGTON, WA 98241
326 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Darrington Elementary School is a small, public primary school located in the rural community of Darrington, Washington. As part of the Darrington School District, the institution serves a close-knit population, focusing on providing foundational education to students in the local area. Because of its setting in the foothills of the North Cascades, the school often emphasizes a strong connection to its unique geographic surroundings and the tight-knit spirit of the surrounding logging and outdoor-oriented community.

Academically, the school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering student development in a safe, community-focused setting. By leveraging its small size, Darrington Elementary aims to provide personalized attention to its students, encouraging staff and families to collaborate closely. Those interested in current academic calendars, school policies, or district updates can find more information on their official website at [www.dsd.k12.wa.us](http://www.dsd.k12.wa.us/).
326
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    241 (73.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (12.3 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (7.4 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Darrington School District
Phone: (360)436-1313
Website: http://www.dsd.k12.wa.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 188
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 21
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 22
Gender Ratio