Barbara McClintock STEM Elementary

692 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barbara McClintock STEM Elementary, located in Pasco, Washington, is a specialized educational institution within the Pasco School District that places a heavy emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Named after the Nobel Prize-winning cytogeneticist, the school is designed to foster a culture of inquiry and innovation. By integrating STEM principles across the curriculum, the school aims to equip students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills necessary for success in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven workforce.

The school environment at McClintock STEM Elementary is characterized by hands-on learning experiences and project-based instruction. Rather than relying solely on traditional lectures, students are encouraged to engage with real-world challenges through labs, interactive technology, and interdisciplinary lessons. By cultivating a curiosity-driven atmosphere, the school seeks to prepare its young learners to become the next generation of researchers, engineers, and scientific thinkers, ensuring they develop a strong academic foundation rooted in modern technical literacy.

692

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barbara McClintock STEM Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	448
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
448 (64.7 %)
White
209 (30.2 %)
Two or More
19 (2.7 %)
Asian
10 (1.4 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)416-7808
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 3

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barbara McClintock STEM Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barbara McClintock STEM Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	355	51.3%
Male	337	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)