Salnave Elementary

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Salnave Elementary School is located in Cheney, Washington, and serves as a foundational part of the Cheney School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a variety of educational opportunities, Salnave aims to prepare its students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere, often prioritizing strong communication between staff, students, and families. With its location in the Cheney area, Salnave benefits from being part of a district that values inclusive education and student-centered teaching practices. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to create a positive culture where young learners are encouraged to develop both their intellectual curiosity and their character.

347

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salnave Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	44
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
259 (74.6%)
Hispanic
44 (12.7%)
Two or More
32 (9.2%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

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:	Cheney School District
Phone:	(509)559-4700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 23

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 52