Tenino Elementary School

282 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Tenino Elementary School, located at 301 Old Highway 99 N in Tenino, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Tenino School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its young learners for future success.

The campus itself functions as a central hub for the local Tenino community, reflecting the town’s small-town character while maintaining modern educational standards. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Tenino Elementary often incorporates programs designed to encourage student participation, inclusivity, and character building. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive academically and personally during their formative years.

282

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenino Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	37
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
213 (75.5 %)
Hispanic
37 (13.1 %)
Two or More
20 (7.1 %)
Black
8 (2.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Tenino School District
Phone:	(360)264-3700
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 3 104

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 95