Acme Elementary

(360)383-2045

168 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Acme Elementary School, located at 5200 Turkington Rd in Acme, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mount Baker School District. Situated in a rural, scenic community in Whatcom County, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes the connection between the classroom and the surrounding natural landscape. It typically serves students from the immediate Acme area and neighboring rural communities, providing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the needs of elementary-aged children.

The school is characterized by its commitment to academic fundamentals and student development within a small-community setting. Like many schools in the district, Acme Elementary often focuses on creating personalized learning experiences and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families. By prioritizing a collaborative school culture, the institution aims to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school while maintaining the traditional, community-focused values associated with the town of Acme.

168

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acme Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	30
Two or More	17
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
105 (62.5%)
Hispanic
30 (17.9%)
Two or More
17 (10.1%)
American Indian
14 (8.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Mount Baker School District
Phone:	(360)383-2045
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 21

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 30