Captain Gray STEM Elementary

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Captain Gray STEM Elementary, located in Pasco, Washington, is a public school that distinguishes itself through a specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As part of the Pasco School District, the school is designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills by integrating hands-on, inquiry-based learning into the core curriculum. By emphasizing these technical disciplines from an early age, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for the demands of the modern workforce and future academic success in an increasingly tech-driven world.

Beyond its academic rigor, Captain Gray STEM Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and personal development. The school utilizes collaborative projects and real-world applications to ensure that students not only master academic standards but also develop the communication and teamwork skills necessary for success. With its dedicated focus on innovation and its commitment to providing an inclusive environment, the school serves as a central hub for educational growth in the Pasco community, encouraging students to become inquisitive, lifelong learners.

456

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Captain Gray STEM Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	440
Two or More	3

Hispanic
440 (96.5 %)
White
13 (2.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)

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)547-2474
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 1

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 80