School Overview
La Center Elementary School, located at 700 East 4th Street in La Center, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the La Center School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a positive atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with a well-rounded experience that includes literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. By leveraging the resources of the La Center School District, the elementary school strives to integrate modern instructional strategies and technology into the classroom. For parents and community members interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current news, the district maintains an informative website at [lacenterschools.org/elem/](http://www.lacenterschools.org/elem/), which serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-wide communications.
790
Total Students
46.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Center Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White651
Hispanic85
Black4
Asian8
Two or More29
American Indian1
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    651 (83.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    85 (10.9 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: La Center School District
Phone: (360)263-2134
Website: http://www.lacenterschools.org/elem/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 206
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 14
Kindergarten 140
Grade 1 123
Grade 2 128
Grade 3 118
Grade 4 142
Grade 5 125

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for La Center Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten14
Kindergarten140
Grade 1123
Grade 2128
Grade 3118
Grade 4142
Grade 5125
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for La Center Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37347.2%
Male41051.9%
Not Specified70.9%
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