Wascher Elementary School

wascher.msd.k12.or.us

371 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wascher Elementary School, located in Lafayette, Oregon, serves as a foundational academic institution within the McMinnville School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in the early grades can develop both their academic skills and personal character. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for continued success as they progress through the district's educational system.

Beyond core academics, Wascher Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to create a well-rounded educational experience. The school utilizes the district's broader resources to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, while maintaining the intimate, neighborhood-focused atmosphere that is central to the Lafayette community. Through its commitment to high standards and student-centered instruction, Wascher Elementary works to ensure that every child is equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

371

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wascher Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	125
Black	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
220 (59.5%)
Hispanic
125 (33.8%)
Two or More
20 (5.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	McMinnville SD 40
Phone:	(503)565-5400
Website:	http://wascher.msd.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 60

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wascher Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wascher Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	48%
Male	192	51.8%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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