Index Elementary School District 63

Index Elementary School District 63
436 Index Avenue
Index, WA 98256
21 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Index Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Index, Washington, serving students within the Sultan School District. Nestled in the scenic Skykomish River Valley, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, often characterized by small class sizes and a close-knit community atmosphere. Due to its remote location and size, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing personalized instruction and a connection to the unique natural surroundings of the Cascade foothills.

The school generally focuses on providing a foundational elementary education, utilizing its modest scale to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and families. Because it is part of a larger district, students at Index Elementary often benefit from the resources and curriculum standards of the Sultan School District while maintaining the distinct, supportive culture of a community-focused neighborhood school. It remains a vital institution for local families who value a quiet, hands-on, and accessible educational experience for their children.
21
Total Students
2.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    20 (95.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (4.8 %)
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: Index Elementary School District 63
Phone: (360)793-1330
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 2
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gold Bar Elementary
Sultan School District
338 Students
419 Lewis Ave
Gold Bar, WA 98251 (7.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th