Big Lake Elementary School

16802 Lake View Blvd.
Mount Vernon, WA 98274

www.swsd.k12.wa.us

271 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Big Lake Elementary School is a public school located in Mount Vernon, Washington, serving students within the Sedro-Woolley School District. Situated in a scenic area near Big Lake, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the larger district, the school works to provide a balanced academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging personal and social development.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by integrating modern educational resources with a focus on student well-being. Because it is part of the Sedro-Woolley School District, families can access district-wide initiatives, including specialized support services and extracurricular programs. For those seeking detailed information on current academic calendars, school board policies, or specific district news, the school’s official website at http://www.swsd.k12.wa.us serves as the primary resource for the Big Lake community.

271

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	30
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	12
American Indian	6

White
217 (80.1 %)
Hispanic
30 (11.1 %)
Two or More
12 (4.4 %)
American Indian
6 (2.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Sedro-Woolley School District
Phone:	(360)855-3525
Website:	http://www.swsd.k12.wa.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 41

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Big Lake Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Big Lake Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	130	48%
Male	141	52%

Elementary School K - 8th