Selkirk Elementary School

Selkirk School District
219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
124 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Selkirk Elementary, located in the small community of Metaline Falls, Washington, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Selkirk School District. Situated in the scenic, rural northeastern corner of the state, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and close-knit learning environment. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school focuses on providing personalized instruction that helps students build a strong academic foundation while encouraging active participation within the local community.

The school is part of a district committed to integrating modern educational standards with the unique needs of its rural student population. Through its official website, the district emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student achievement, and preparing pupils for their future academic endeavors. Selkirk Elementary serves as a vital resource for families in the region, striving to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.
124
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (81.5%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (12.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
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: Selkirk School District
Phone: (509)446-4225
Website: http://www.selkirkschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 80
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 27
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 19
Gender Ratio