Salish Coast Elementary

www.ptschools.org

528 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grant Street Elementary is a public school located in Port Townsend, Washington, serving students in the early elementary grades as part of the Port Townsend School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. It emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare young students for future success through a curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaborative engagement.

The school benefits from its location in a vibrant, historic coastal town, often integrating the unique character of the Port Townsend area into its educational approach. By prioritizing inclusive practices and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, Grant Street Elementary works to create a foundation where children feel empowered and inspired to learn. For more information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or enrollment procedures, families are encouraged to visit the official Port Townsend School District website.

528

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salish Coast Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	61
Black	4
Asian	10
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
394 (74.6%)
Hispanic
61 (11.6%)
Two or More
57 (10.8%)
Asian
10 (1.9%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
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:	Port Townsend School District
Phone:	(360)680-5706
Website:	http://www.ptschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 18

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 84