Oakesdale Elementary School

First & McCoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158

73 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakesdale Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Oakesdale, Washington. As part of the Oakesdale School District, it serves a tight-knit community in the Palouse region, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention due to the school’s modest size. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering the close social connections characteristic of a small-town educational setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, often acting as a focal point for town events and activities. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and a commitment to core educational standards, Oakesdale Elementary aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the district’s junior high and high school programs. Its location on First and McCoy Streets reflects its role as a central hub for the surrounding families in the Whitman County area.

Total Students

5.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakesdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	1
Asian	1

White
71 (97.3%)
Hispanic
1 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (1.4%)

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:	Oakesdale School District
Phone:	(509)285-5296
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 8

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 12