Mountain Way Elementary

702 N. Granite Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Mountain Way Elementary, located at 702 N. Granite Ave in Granite Falls, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Granite Falls School District. As a public elementary school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a sense of belonging for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Mountain Way Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and staff-student partnerships. The school often utilizes its location in the Granite Falls area to provide students with a well-rounded experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and educational excellence, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

556

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Way Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	100
Black	7
Asian	15
Two or More	43
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
383 (68.9%)
Hispanic
100 (18.0%)
Two or More
43 (7.7%)
Asian
15 (2.7%)
Black
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Granite Falls School District
Phone:	(360)691-7719
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 81

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 175

Grade 2 157