Selah Intermediate School

825 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Selah Intermediate School, located at 1401 West Fremont in Selah, Washington, serves as a vital transition point in the Selah School District, typically catering to students in grades 4 and 5. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, providing a structured environment that bridges the gap between primary elementary education and the more complex middle school experience. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging a sense of community, the school aims to prepare young learners for the increased academic rigors of higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Selah Intermediate emphasizes the importance of character building and student engagement. The school community often highlights a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff work collaboratively to address the diverse learning needs of their students. With its focus on creating a safe and inclusive environment, the school remains a central part of the Selah educational landscape, striving to help every student build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

825

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Selah Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	321
Black	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
478 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
321 (38.9 %)
Two or More
15 (1.8 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Selah School District
Phone:	(509)698-8300
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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

Grade 3 279

Grade 4 277

Grade 5 269