South Whidbey Elementary

www.sw.wednet.edu

485 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Whidbey Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Langley, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution for the South Whidbey School District. Situated on Maxwelton Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging its unique island setting, the school often integrates community-based learning opportunities, encouraging students to connect their classroom studies with the surrounding natural environment of Whidbey Island.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements with enrichment activities designed to prepare students for future academic success. With a dedication to inclusivity and student well-being, the faculty and staff work to create a collaborative atmosphere involving parents and local community members. For families seeking more detailed information regarding current academic programs, school policies, or community resources, the district maintains an informative website at http://www.sw.wednet.edu.

485

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Whidbey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	40
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	47
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
386 (79.6%)
Two or More
47 (9.7%)
Hispanic
40 (8.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Black
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:	South Whidbey School District
Phone:	(360)221-4600
Website:	http://www.sw.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 79

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 95