Friday Harbor Elementary School

95 GROVER STREET
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250

www.sjisd.wednet.edu/fhes

321 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Friday Harbor Elementary School, located on San Juan Island, Washington, serves as a central pillar of the San Juan Island School District. Situated in the heart of the scenic Friday Harbor community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student well-being. By leveraging its unique island setting, the school often emphasizes place-based learning, encouraging students to engage with the natural environment and local culture as part of their educational journey.

The school is committed to a "whole child" approach, offering a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning. With a focus on small-community values, Friday Harbor Elementary works closely with parents and the broader San Juan Island community to provide personalized instruction and a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Through its collaborative culture and emphasis on critical thinking and citizenship, the school strives to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

321

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friday Harbor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	60
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
237 (73.8 %)
Hispanic
60 (18.7 %)
Two or More
18 (5.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	San Juan Island School District
Phone:	(360)378-5209
Website:	http://www.sjisd.wednet.edu/fhes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 50

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 54