Goldendale Primary School

Goldendale School District
820 S. SCHUSTER ST
GOLDENDALE, WA 98620
291 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Goldendale Primary School, located at 820 S. Schuster St. in Goldendale, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential early developmental years of childhood education, typically catering to students in the lower elementary grade levels. The school is part of the Goldendale School District, which is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic basics, social-emotional growth, and preparing young students for their transition to intermediate and middle school levels.

The facility is situated within the heart of Goldendale, a small, rural community in Klickitat County. Because of its location, the school plays a central role in the neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families and community engagement. By prioritizing small-group instruction, literacy, and foundational numeracy, Goldendale Primary School aims to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to build confidence and a lifelong appreciation for learning during these critical formative years.
291
Total Students
17.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    197 (67.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (17.2 %)
  • American Indian
    25 (8.6 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • 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: Goldendale School District
Phone: (509)773-4665
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 161
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 56
Grade 1 65
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 52
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Centerville Elementary
Centerville School District
97 Students
2315 Centerville Hwy
Centerville, WA 98613 (6.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th