Otis Orchards School

22000 E WELLESLEY AVE
OTIS ORCHARDS, WA 99027

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Otis Orchards School, located in the community of Otis Orchards, Washington, serves as a focal point for primary education within the East Valley School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By integrating core curriculum requirements with a focus on student well-being, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The campus at 22000 E Wellesley Ave reflects a community-oriented approach, where parental involvement and local partnerships play an active role in the educational experience. Teachers and staff at Otis Orchards focus on fostering an inclusive classroom setting that caters to diverse learning styles, encouraging students to become curious, collaborative, and responsible citizens. As part of a smaller school community, the institution prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where students receive personalized attention as they navigate their formative school years.

339

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otis Orchards School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	39
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

White
274 (81.1%)
Hispanic
39 (11.5%)
Two or More
12 (3.6%)
Black
5 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (1.2%)

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:	East Valley School District (Spokane)
Phone:	(509)924-9823
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 21

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 43