Washington School

www.bessemerareaschools.org

179 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Washington School, located at 301 East Sellar St in Bessemer, Michigan, serves as a primary educational facility within the Bessemer Area School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of students in the western Upper Peninsula. The institution operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility among its student body.

By aligning with the broader mission of the Bessemer Area Schools, Washington School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and high academic standards. The school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, utilizing its resources to prepare young learners for their future academic transitions. For families looking for more detailed information regarding curriculum, school calendar, or administrative policies, the district maintains a comprehensive online presence at http://www.bessemerareaschools.org.

179

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
156 (87.2%)
Two or More
15 (8.4%)
Hispanic
4 (2.2%)
Black
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)

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:	Bessemer Area School District
Phone:	(906)663-4515
Website:	http://www.bessemerareaschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 25

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 27