Lutacaga Elementary

541 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lutacaga Elementary School is located in Othello, Washington, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Othello School District. Situated at 795 S 7th Ave, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the surrounding region. It is committed to providing a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on essential academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills during the critical early years of education.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement and inclusivity, often emphasizing partnerships between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. By fostering a structured yet nurturing classroom atmosphere, Lutacaga Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future academic journeys, laying the groundwork for middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to maintain high educational standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population in the Othello area.

541

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lutacaga Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	521
Black	1
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
521 (96.3%)
White
16 (3.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Othello School District
Phone:	(509)488-9669
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 91

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 76