Palouse Elementary

(509)878-1921

83 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palouse Elementary, located in the small, rural community of Palouse, Washington, serves as a central hub for the town’s primary education. Operating under the Palouse School District, the school is known for its tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that reflects the quiet, agricultural character of the surrounding Palouse region. By maintaining small class sizes, the school is able to provide a personalized learning environment where teachers can focus on the individual academic and social development of their students.

Beyond core academics, Palouse Elementary emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school often acts as a focal point for local families, fostering a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the town at large. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong educational foundation while taking advantage of the school's unique setting, ensuring that students transition effectively to the middle and high school levels within the district.

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palouse Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
71 (85.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (9.6 %)
Black
2 (2.4 %)
Two or More
1 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (1.2 %)

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:	Palouse School District
Phone:	(509)878-1921
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 10