Kessler Elementary School

1902 E Kessler Blvd.
Longview, WA 98632

349 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kessler Elementary School is a public school located in Longview, Washington, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Longview School District. Situated in a residential area of Longview, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education in a supportive, community-oriented environment. Like other schools within the district, Kessler Elementary emphasizes the development of core academic skills, social-emotional learning, and inclusive practices to help prepare students for their future academic careers.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents to create a positive learning culture. Beyond the standard curriculum, Kessler Elementary typically offers various resources and activities designed to enrich the student experience and promote personal growth. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community engagement, the school strives to provide a stable and encouraging atmosphere for children in the Longview area to succeed.

349

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kessler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	90
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	39
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
200 (57.3%)
Hispanic
90 (25.8%)
Two or More
39 (11.2%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)
American Indian
7 (2.0%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Longview School District
Phone:	(360)575-7580
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 92

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kessler Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kessler Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	46.1%
Male	188	53.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

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Kalama School District

525 Students

548 China Garden Road
Kalama, WA 98625 (9.9 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th