WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

420 SOUTH BOYER AVENUE
SANDPOINT, ID 83864

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 420 South Boyer Avenue in Sandpoint, Idaho, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lake Pend Oreille School District. Situated in the heart of Sandpoint, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere that focuses on the developmental needs of young students. It typically serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while integrating social-emotional learning to help students build strong interpersonal skills.

Beyond the classroom, Washington Elementary is deeply embedded in the local culture of the Sandpoint area. The school prides itself on maintaining active partnerships with parents and the broader community to enrich the educational experience. With a commitment to preparing students for future academic success, the school provides a supportive environment that prioritizes curiosity, character building, and the unique potential of every child in the community.

329

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	30
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
282 (85.7%)
Hispanic
30 (9.1%)
Two or More
13 (4.0%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)263-4759
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 33

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 49