Orcas Island Elementary School

160 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orcas Island Elementary School is located in the scenic village of Eastsound, Washington, and serves as a core component of the Orcas Island School District. Set within the unique, close-knit community of the San Juan Islands, the school provides an educational environment that leverages its remote, natural surroundings to foster a sense of place and stewardship among its students. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional learning, aiming to support the development of well-rounded, thoughtful citizens within a small-town atmosphere.

The elementary school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the island community. By focusing on individualized instruction and experiential learning, the school seeks to prepare students for the transitions that follow their primary education. With its dedicated staff and focus on community values, Orcas Island Elementary offers a nurturing academic experience that balances fundamental skill-building with the unique character and geography of the Pacific Northwest.

160

Total Students

11.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orcas Island Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	32
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
110 (69.2%)
Hispanic
32 (20.1%)
Two or More
13 (8.2%)
Asian
3 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Orcas Island School District
Phone:	(206)376-2286
Website:	http://orcasislandschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 19

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 29