Rowena Chess Elementary

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rowena Chess Elementary School, located in Pasco, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Pasco School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth for a diverse student population. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rowena Chess Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s staff works diligently to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically and express their creativity. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, the school strives to provide equitable opportunities for every child to reach their full potential.

423

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rowena Chess Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	388
Black	2
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
388 (91.7 %)
White
28 (6.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Pasco School District
Phone:	(509)543-6789
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 100

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 71