Simpson Avenue Elementary

519 West Simpson Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563

386 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Simpson Avenue Elementary is a public school located in Montesano, Washington, serving students in the Montesano School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic development and social-emotional growth. The school is known for being an integral part of the small-town fabric of Montesano, fostering close connections between staff, students, and local families.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching and community involvement, Simpson Avenue Elementary strives to create a positive educational experience that encourages student curiosity and personal development. As the primary elementary institution for the area, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to equip students with the skills necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

386

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simpson Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	39
Asian	8
Two or More	23
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
308 (79.8 %)
Hispanic
39 (10.1 %)
Two or More
23 (6.0 %)
Asian
8 (2.1 %)
American Indian
7 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Montesano School District
Phone:	(360)249-4041
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 3 79

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 112