Taholah Elementary & Middle School

Taholah School District
600 Chitwhin Dr.
Taholah, WA 98587
126 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Taholah Elementary & Middle School is located in the coastal community of Taholah, Washington, and serves as the primary educational institution for the Quinault Indian Reservation. The school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the Quinault Nation, emphasizing a curriculum that respects and incorporates Indigenous traditions, history, and values alongside core academic standards. By providing a localized educational experience, the school plays a vital role in supporting the growth and development of students within their own community.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a crucial hub for the Quinault community, fostering close connections between families, educators, and tribal leadership. Its mission is centered on empowering students to excel academically while maintaining a strong sense of identity and connection to their heritage. Through a blend of standard instruction and community-specific engagement, Taholah Elementary & Middle School strives to prepare its students for future success, ensuring they are well-equipped for high school and beyond while remaining rooted in the values of their people.
126
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    91 (72.2%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (15.9%)
  • Two or More
    15 (11.9%)
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: Taholah School District
Phone: (360)276-4780
Website: http://www.taholah.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
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 12
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 17
Gender Ratio