Sharpstein Elementary School

364 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sharpstein Elementary School, located at 410 Howard Street in Walla Walla, Washington, serves as a prominent pillar of the Walla Walla Public Schools district. Historically significant, the school is known for its beautiful, classic architecture and its long-standing role in the community. It provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades K-5, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sharpstein is recognized for its commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school frequently engages in programs that encourage parent involvement and extracurricular enrichment, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond. Situated in a residential area, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a reputation for being an inclusive and welcoming environment for children across the Walla Walla area.

364

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharpstein Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	155
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
183 (50.3 %)
Hispanic
155 (42.6 %)
Two or More
17 (4.7 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
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:	Walla Walla Public Schools
Phone:	(509)527-3098
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 59

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 67