Monte Cristo Elementary

1201 100th St NE
Granite Falls, WA 98252

502 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Monte Cristo Elementary, located at 1201 100th St NE in Granite Falls, Washington, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community within the Granite Falls School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a standard K-5 curriculum with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic transitions while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Monte Cristo Elementary prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere that benefits from the unique, semi-rural character of the Granite Falls area. The school works to bridge the gap between home and classroom by encouraging parent involvement and utilizing local resources to enrich the student experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the staff focuses on providing the necessary tools and encouragement for every student to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

502

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Cristo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	75
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
380 (75.7%)
Hispanic
75 (14.9%)
Two or More
28 (5.6%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
Black
6 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)691-7718
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Grade 3 181

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 171