Damman Elementary

48 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Damman Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Ellensburg, Washington, situated within the Kittitas School District. Serving a close-knit community, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to education. Its location on Manastash Road reflects its setting in a scenic, agricultural area, providing students with a quiet and focused atmosphere conducive to early childhood development.

Academically, Damman Elementary emphasizes foundational skills and community involvement, often fostering strong partnerships between teachers, students, and local families. Because of its size, the school typically maintains a tight-knit culture where staff can closely monitor student progress and emotional well-being. It serves as a vital hub for the families in the Manastash area, prioritizing a supportive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school within the broader district framework.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Damman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	3

White
45 (93.8%)
Hispanic
3 (6.2%)

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:	Damman School District
Phone:	(509)962-9079
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 5