Mount Pleasant School

68 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mount Pleasant School is a historic, rural K-8 school located in the Mount Pleasant area of Washougal, Washington. Originally established in the late 19th century, the school is deeply embedded in the local community, serving as a landmark that reflects the region's agricultural roots and small-town character. It is currently part of the Washougal School District and is recognized for its intimate, close-knit learning environment that emphasizes personalized attention for its students.

Because of its unique rural setting, Mount Pleasant School often focuses on integrating the surrounding natural environment into its educational experience. While it functions as a modern public school, it maintains a nostalgic appeal, often serving as a focal point for community gatherings and local events. The school is highly valued by local families for providing a traditional academic foundation in a quiet, supportive, and scenic atmosphere that contrasts with the more urbanized schools in the surrounding area.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Pleasant School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	2
Two or More	3

White
63 (92.6 %)
Two or More
3 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.9 %)

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:	Mount Pleasant School District
Phone:	(360)835-3371
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 12

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 3