Pateros Elementary

www.pateros.org

129 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pateros Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Pateros, Washington, serving students in the Pateros School District. Situated along the banks of the Columbia River, the school plays a central role in the close-knit community of Pateros, emphasizing a supportive, small-town learning environment where educators can focus on individualized attention and student success. As part of a K-12 district, the elementary school works closely with middle and high school faculty to create a consistent educational trajectory that prepares students for long-term academic growth.

The school is committed to fostering both academic excellence and character development within its student body. Beyond standard core curriculum offerings, Pateros Elementary prioritizes community involvement and often integrates the unique local landscape into its educational experiences. By leveraging its small size, the school aims to maintain strong communication between parents, teachers, and students, ensuring a safe and engaging atmosphere that helps young learners build a strong foundation for their future education.

129

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pateros Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	68
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
68 (52.7 %)
White
54 (41.9 %)
Two or More
3 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (1.6 %)

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:	Pateros School District
Phone:	(509)923-2343
Website:	http://www.pateros.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 31

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 20