Mt. Stuart Elementary

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mt. Stuart Elementary, located in Ellensburg, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Ellensburg School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to ensure that young learners are well-prepared for their transition into middle school.

Beyond core academics, Mt. Stuart Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and student engagement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide events that promote a sense of belonging and school spirit. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and local residents, Mt. Stuart strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that supports the "whole child," helping students build the confidence and character necessary for long-term success.

356

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Stuart Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	90
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
225 (63.2 %)
Hispanic
90 (25.3 %)
Two or More
20 (5.6 %)
Black
9 (2.5 %)
Asian
7 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Ellensburg School District
Phone:	(509)925-8400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 68