Methow Valley Elementary

Methow Valley School District
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
360 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Methow Valley Elementary, located in the scenic town of Winthrop, Washington, serves as a central hub for education in the Methow Valley School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." By leveraging its unique rural location, the school often incorporates place-based learning, encouraging students to engage deeply with their local environment and the surrounding natural beauty of the North Cascades.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. With a mission aligned with the broader Methow Valley School District—which prioritizes innovation and student-centered instruction—the elementary school benefits from a tight-knit community of educators, parents, and local partners. This collaborative approach helps create a rich educational experience that prepares students for success while grounding them in the values and spirit of their mountain community.
360
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    303 (84.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Methow Valley School District
Phone: (509)996-2186
Website: http://methow.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 110
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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 12
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 61
Gender Ratio