Washburn Elementary

www.washburn.k12.wi.us

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Washburn Elementary School, located at 411 W 8th St in Washburn, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the School District of Washburn. Situated along the scenic shores of Lake Superior, the school is deeply integrated into the small, close-knit community of Washburn. It focuses on providing a supportive and student-centered environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for students in their formative years.

The school places a strong emphasis on core academic subjects while encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities that reflect the unique character of the Northwoods region. Through its website, the district maintains a commitment to transparency and communication, ensuring that families remain informed about school events, curriculum goals, and community resources. By prioritizing small-school values and personalized instruction, Washburn Elementary strives to prepare its students for long-term success as they transition into the higher grade levels of the Washburn district.

319

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washburn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	37
Pacific Islander	2

White
269 (84.3 %)
American Indian
37 (11.6 %)
Two or More
8 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washburn School District
Phone:	(715)373-6199
Website:	http://www.washburn.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 37

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 46