VALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.cashmere.wednet.edu/Domain/8

638 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Vale Elementary School, located in Cashmere, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cashmere School District. As a PK–5 school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on the developmental needs of young students. The school places a strong emphasis on core academic achievement while fostering a positive school culture, encouraging students to develop essential social-emotional skills alongside their studies.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for academic success, supported by a staff committed to student growth and parent engagement. By leveraging its position within the broader Cashmere community, Vale Elementary works to maintain strong partnerships between educators, families, and local resources to ensure that every student has the tools and attention necessary to reach their potential. The school serves as a central hub for early childhood education in the region, promoting a sense of community pride and a commitment to lifelong learning.

638

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	244
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
355 (55.6%)
Hispanic
244 (38.2%)
Two or More
28 (4.4%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(509)782-2211
Website:	http://www.cashmere.wednet.edu/Domain/8
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 118