Saddle Mountain Elementary

470 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Saddle Mountain Elementary, located in Mattawa, Washington, serves as a central hub for early childhood education within the Wahluke School District. Situated in the heart of a vibrant agricultural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of its diverse student body. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is characterized by a strong sense of community and a commitment to equity, ensuring that all students—regardless of their background—have access to high-quality instruction. Beyond traditional academics, Saddle Mountain Elementary often emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement, recognizing that a collaborative approach between home and school is essential for student growth. With its focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of the Mattawa region by nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

470

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saddle Mountain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	451
Two or More	1

Hispanic
451 (96.0%)
White
18 (3.8%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

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)932-5693
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 150

Grade 3 168