Neah Bay Elementary School

Cape Flattery School District
3560 Deer Street
Neah Bay, WA 98357
180 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Neah Bay Elementary School is located in the remote, coastal community of Neah Bay, Washington, and serves as a vital educational hub for the Makah Tribe. Situated within the Cape Flattery School District, the school is deeply rooted in the local culture and geography of the Pacific Northwest. It offers a unique educational environment that emphasizes both academic core standards and the preservation of the Makah language and heritage, ensuring that students remain connected to their tribal identity while preparing for future success.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive, small-school atmosphere where staff members work closely with families and community leaders. By integrating indigenous perspectives into their curriculum and focusing on the holistic development of each child, Neah Bay Elementary strives to create an inclusive space that honors its unique location at the edge of the Olympic Peninsula. Through their partnership with the broader Cape Flattery school system, they provide students with the resources necessary to navigate both traditional tribal life and the modern world.
180
Total Students
13.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    94 (52.2%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (27.8%)
  • Two or More
    33 (18.3%)
  • White
    3 (1.7%)
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: Cape Flattery School District
Phone: (360)645-2382
Website: http://www.cfsd401.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 137
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 27
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 30
Gender Ratio