WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY

washington.isd761.org/

468 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary, located at 423 14th St. NE in Owatonna, Minnesota, serves as a key educational institution within the Owatonna Public School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for students in the community. The school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social development, preparing young learners for their transition into middle school by implementing a comprehensive curriculum tailored to elementary-aged children.

Beyond the standard academic programming, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. By utilizing resources like the rSchoolToday portal, the administration ensures that families stay informed about school events, extracurricular activities, and district-wide updates. Washington Elementary remains committed to the Owatonna district's goal of excellence in education, striving to create a safe and inclusive space where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

468

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	75
Black	12
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
357 (76.3%)
Hispanic
75 (16.0%)
Two or More
18 (3.8%)
Black
12 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)444-8300
Website:	http://washington.isd761.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 65

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 73