Rainier Elementary School

www.rainier.wednet.edu

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rainier Elementary School, located in the small town of Rainier, Washington, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Rainier School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and engaging classroom instruction, the school aims to prepare young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the tight-knit Rainier community, often serving as a central point for family involvement and local activities. With its accessible location on West 3rd Street, the facility provides a safe and structured setting for elementary-aged children to explore their interests, build foundational skills, and develop positive habits. Families interested in specific programs, current school policies, or district updates can find comprehensive information through the official Rainier School District website at [www.rainier.wednet.edu](http://www.rainier.wednet.edu).

493

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rainier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	58
Black	2
Two or More	34
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
390 (79.1%)
Hispanic
58 (11.8%)
Two or More
34 (6.9%)
American Indian
8 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
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:	Rainier School District
Phone:	(360)446-4020
Website:	http://www.rainier.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 43

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rainier Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rainier Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	50.1%
Male	246	49.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th