Lopez Elementary School

www.lopezislandschool.org

91 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lopez Elementary School is a small, public K-6 institution located in the unique, rural setting of Lopez Island, Washington. As part of the Lopez Island School District, the school prides itself on a close-knit community atmosphere that leverages the island’s natural landscape as an outdoor classroom. The curriculum is designed to foster both academic excellence and social-emotional development, often emphasizing project-based learning and place-based education that connects students directly to their local ecosystem and community heritage.

Due to the island's remote location, the school serves as a central hub for student life, characterized by small class sizes and personalized instruction. The faculty works closely with families to maintain an inclusive environment that prepares students for the transition to the secondary grades while encouraging curiosity and stewardship. With a strong commitment to the "Lopez Way," the elementary school focuses on building character, fostering critical thinking, and ensuring that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in a tight-knit, island-based society.

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lopez Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	21
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
63 (69.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (23.1 %)
Two or More
5 (5.5 %)
Asian
1 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (1.1 %)

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:	Lopez School District
Phone:	(360)468-2202
Website:	http://www.lopezislandschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 11

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 19