Maya Angelou Elementary

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Maya Angelou Elementary School is a public school located in Pasco, Washington, serving students in the Pasco School District. Named after the renowned poet and civil rights activist, the school is situated in a growing area of the community and is designed to foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment. It emphasizes academic growth and character development, aiming to provide students with a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

The school is part of a district known for its diverse student body and focus on bilingual education and equitable access to resources. Like many schools in the Pasco area, Maya Angelou Elementary prioritizes community involvement and strong partnerships with families to support student success. Through a mix of academic instruction and social-emotional learning, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become productive and engaged citizens within their local community.

579

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maya Angelou Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	371
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
371 (64.1%)
White
169 (29.2%)
Two or More
21 (3.6%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Pasco School District
Phone:	(509)543-6748
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 116

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 91