Paterson Elementary School

142 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Paterson Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Paterson, Washington, serving students in the Paterson School District. Situated in a quiet, agricultural area, the school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment. Because of its size, the school is able to offer a more personalized educational experience, allowing teachers to foster strong relationships with students and provide targeted support to meet individual academic needs.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future success by grounding them in essential core subjects while maintaining a supportive and safe school climate. Paterson Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its children, often incorporating local values and community engagement into its programming. As a vital hub for families in the area, the school works to bridge the gap between home and classroom, ensuring that every student has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive academically and socially within their unique rural setting.

142

Total Students

12.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paterson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	50

White
92 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
50 (35.2 %)

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:	Paterson School District
Phone:	(509)875-2601
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 17

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 19