Saltars Point Elementary

482 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Saltars Point Elementary School is located in the town of Steilacoom, Washington, and serves as a key educational institution within the Steilacoom Historical School District. The school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Situated in a community with deep historical roots, the school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to promote a culture of inclusivity and lifelong learning.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating modern instructional strategies with a commitment to traditional educational values. Beyond core classroom subjects, Saltars Point typically emphasizes a well-rounded experience, providing opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities and community-building programs. Its location in Steilacoom allows the school to leverage the unique character of the town, providing an educational setting that is both stable and community-focused.

482

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saltars Point Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	97
Black	41
Asian	31
Two or More	79
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
225 (46.7 %)
Hispanic
97 (20.1 %)
Two or More
79 (16.4 %)
Black
41 (8.5 %)
Asian
31 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
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:	Steilacoom Hist. School District
Phone:	(253)983-2600
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 4 251

Grade 5 231

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Saltars Point Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 4	251
Grade 5	231

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Saltars Point Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	44.4%
Male	268	55.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Cherrydale Elementary

Steilacoom Hist. School District

367 Students

1201 GALLOWAY
STEILACOOM, WA 98388 (1.0 miles away)

Elementary School K - 3rd