Whitstran Elementary

www.prosserschools.org

231 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whitstran Elementary, located at 102101 W. Foisy in Prosser, Washington, is a key component of the Prosser School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. It serves as a local hub for families in the area, emphasizing a sense of community and partnership between educators, parents, and students.

As part of the broader Prosser School District, Whitstran Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school strives to foster an inclusive atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a lifelong love of learning. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, calendar events, or district policies, the official website at http://www.prosserschools.org serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.

231

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitstran Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	168
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
168 (72.7 %)
White
56 (24.2 %)
Two or More
5 (2.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Prosser School District
Phone:	(509)778-4434
Website:	http://www.prosserschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 40

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 43