Vaughn Elementary School

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vaughn Elementary School is a small, rural public school located on the Key Peninsula in Vaughn, Washington, serving students within the Peninsula School District. Situated in a quiet, forested community, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where staff, students, and families often maintain strong, long-term connections. The school is known for its focus on foundational academics and a supportive culture that prioritizes the social-emotional development of its primary-grade students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Vaughn Elementary benefits from its scenic location, often integrating the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest into its campus life. Because it serves a more sparsely populated area compared to the nearby hubs of Gig Harbor, the school acts as a vital community pillar, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. It remains committed to preparing its students for success as they transition to the broader school district programs, maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing, small-town educational experience.

327

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vaughn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	46
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
243 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
46 (14.1 %)
Two or More
35 (10.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Peninsula School District
Phone:	(253)530-4700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 30

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 51