Wahitis Elementary School

606 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wahitis Elementary School, located at 905 South 14th Avenue in Othello, Washington, is a primary educational institution serving the Othello School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. As part of the Othello community, the school works to integrate local values into its curriculum, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Wahitis Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through collaborative teaching practices and active family involvement. The staff at Wahitis focuses on creating a safe and engaging school culture that empowers students to reach their full potential and helps them develop the critical thinking skills necessary for their future academic endeavors.

606

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wahitis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	561
Two or More	4

Hispanic
561 (92.6%)
White
41 (6.8%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)

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:	Othello School District
Phone:	(509)488-2659
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 82

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 98