Irene Reither Elementary School

765 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Irene Reither Elementary School is a public school located in Everson, Washington, serving students in the Nooksack Valley School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for children in the surrounding rural community. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to grow both personally and collaboratively within their classrooms.

Beyond core academics, the school actively promotes a culture of community and engagement, often integrating programs that support student well-being and social-emotional development. By leveraging its location in the close-knit Everson area, Irene Reither Elementary strives to maintain strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

765

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irene Reither Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	434
Hispanic	212
Black	11
Asian	46
Two or More	56
American Indian	6

White
434 (56.7%)
Hispanic
212 (27.7%)
Two or More
56 (7.3%)
Asian
46 (6.0%)
Black
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)

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:	Meridian School District
Phone:	(360)398-2111
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 144

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 124