Tonasket Elementary School

Tonasket School District
35ES HIGHWAY 20
TONASKET, WA 98855
476 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Tonasket Elementary School is a public school located in Tonasket, Washington, serving students in the Okanogan County region. As part of the Tonasket School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s environment is designed to support the diverse needs of its student population, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth from the early childhood years through the elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Tonasket community, which is known for its rural agricultural roots and close-knit culture. By utilizing its official website (es.tonasket.wednet.edu), the school keeps families informed about district policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to preparing students for future academic success, Tonasket Elementary prioritizes strong teacher-student relationships and works to ensure that every child has access to the resources and support necessary to succeed within the Washington state educational framework.
476
Total Students
29.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    261 (54.8%)
  • Hispanic
    185 (38.9%)
  • Two or More
    20 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    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: Tonasket School District
Phone: (509)486-4933
Website: http://es.tonasket.wednet.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 337
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 29
Kindergarten 72
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 74
Grade 5 83
Gender Ratio