Central Elementary School

601 Talcott Street
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

www.swsd.k12.wa.us

464 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is a public school located in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, and serves as part of the Sedro-Woolley School District. Situated on Talcott Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It emphasizes foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for their future educational transitions within the district.

The school functions as a hub for local families, working to integrate classroom instruction with community engagement. Through its association with the larger Sedro-Woolley School District, Central Elementary provides students with access to district-wide resources, specialized programs, and a curriculum aligned with Washington State learning standards. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a primary resource for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school initiatives.

464

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	138
Black	7
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
299 (64.4 %)
Hispanic
138 (29.7 %)
Two or More
17 (3.7 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Sedro-Woolley School District
Phone:	(360)855-3560
Website:	http://www.swsd.k12.wa.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 63

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 73