Mattawa Elementary

Wahluke School District
400 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
199 Students
Elementary School K - K
School Overview
Mattawa Elementary is a public school located in Mattawa, Washington, serving students within the Wahluke School District. Situated in the heart of the Columbia Basin, the school plays a central role in a community that is deeply rooted in agriculture. It focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for a diverse student body.

As part of the Wahluke School District, Mattawa Elementary is committed to meeting the unique educational needs of its population, which includes a high percentage of English Language Learners and students from migrant families. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to provide resources and programs aimed at closing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student has access to a quality education, regardless of their background.
199
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    197 (99.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5%)
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: Wahluke School District
Phone: (509)932-4433
Grade Range: K - K
Total Students: 199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 159
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 199
Gender Ratio
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