Wilkeson Elementary School

www.whiteriver.wednet.edu

272 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wilkeson Elementary School is a public school located in Buckley, Washington, serving as part of the White River School District. Nestled in a community known for its historical roots and scenic foothill location, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to elementary-aged children. It aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the broader White River School District to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Wilkeson and Buckley, often serving as a central hub for local families. By leveraging its district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding educational programming, school events, and administrative updates. With its focus on foundational education, Wilkeson Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of community pride and academic curiosity, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded start to their educational journeys within a stable, local environment.

272

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilkeson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	35
Black	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
224 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
35 (12.9 %)
Two or More
9 (3.3 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	White River School District
Phone:	(360)829-3357
Website:	http://www.whiteriver.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 49