Washington Elem

86 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 1100 N Washington in Wellington, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wellington Unified School District 353. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction and social-emotional development for students in the primary grade levels. The school is integrated into the close-knit Wellington community, striving to create a supportive learning environment that prepares young students for their transition to middle school.

The school benefits from being part of a small-town district, which typically fosters a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students. By emphasizing fundamental literacy and numeracy skills alongside character development, Washington Elementary aims to equip its students with the tools necessary for academic success. Its location in Wellington reflects a commitment to neighborhood-based education, serving as a central hub for families residing in the northern portion of the city.

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Two or More	7

White
62 (72.1%)
Hispanic
15 (17.4%)
Two or More
7 (8.1%)
Black
2 (2.3%)

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:	No
District:	Wellington
Phone:	(620)326-4370
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 17

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 14