La Center Elementary
790 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 651 |
| Hispanic | 85 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 5 |
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White651 (83.1 %)
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Hispanic85 (10.9 %)
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Two or More29 (3.7 %)
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Asian8 (1.0 %)
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Pacific Islander5 (0.6 %)
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Black4 (0.5 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 140 |
| Grade 1 | 123 |
| Grade 2 | 128 |
| Grade 3 | 118 |
| Grade 4 | 142 |
| Grade 5 | 125 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 373 | 47.2% |
| Male | 410 | 51.9% |
| Not Specified | 7 | 0.9% |
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