Utsalady Elementary

608 ARROWHEAD RD
CAMANO ISLAND, WA 98282

391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Utsalady Elementary School, located on the scenic Camano Island, serves as a cornerstone of the Stanwood-Camano School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that reflects the island’s unique geography and rural charm. By focusing on foundational academic growth and social-emotional development, the staff strives to create a supportive environment where students can thrive both personally and educationally.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and academic excellence, often utilizing its natural surroundings to enhance the learning experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and small-town values, Utsalady Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded education. Through its dedicated faculty and proactive approach to learning, the school remains a vital hub for young learners in the Camano Island area.

391

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Utsalady Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	38
Black	6
Asian	19
Two or More	30
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
291 (74.4%)
Hispanic
38 (9.7%)
Two or More
30 (7.7%)
Asian
19 (4.9%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
6 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Stanwood-Camano School District
Phone:	(360)629-1260
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 74

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 67