Waitsburg Elementary School

www.waitsburgsd.org

138 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waitsburg Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the rural town of Waitsburg, Washington. As part of the Waitsburg School District, the elementary serves as a foundational pillar for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment where small class sizes allow for personalized attention. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its students for success in the middle and high school years that follow.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while leveraging its small-town setting to encourage student engagement and participation. By maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and families, Waitsburg Elementary creates a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes character development alongside core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, you can visit their official website at [http://www.waitsburgsd.org](http://www.waitsburgsd.org).

138

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waitsburg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
115 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (7.3 %)
Two or More
8 (5.8 %)
Black
3 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Waitsburg School District
Phone:	(509)337-6461
Website:	http://www.waitsburgsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 24

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 21