John Newbery Elementary

www.wenatcheeschools.org/nb

420 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Newbery Elementary, located at 850 Western in Wenatchee, Washington, serves as a vital component of the Wenatchee School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the overall well-being of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the local Wenatchee community.

The school’s website reflects a focus on transparency and parent engagement, serving as a hub for essential information regarding daily operations, academic programs, and school-wide initiatives. Through its dedication to collaborative learning and a student-centered approach, John Newbery Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential. The staff works closely with families to ensure a safe, nurturing space that accommodates the diverse needs of the student body.

420

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Newbery Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	187
Asian	8
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

White
208 (49.5 %)
Hispanic
187 (44.5 %)
Two or More
14 (3.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Wenatchee School District
Phone:	(509)664-8930
Website:	http://www.wenatcheeschools.org/nb
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 66

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Newbery Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Newbery Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	48.3%
Male	217	51.7%

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