Marcus Whitman Elementary

467 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Marcus Whitman Elementary, located on Catskill Street in Richland, Washington, is a public school serving students within the Richland School District. The school is named in honor of Marcus Whitman, a prominent historical figure in the Pacific Northwest, and serves as a foundational educational hub for the local residential community. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing core academic development while providing resources to help children transition successfully through their primary education years.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Marcus Whitman Elementary is known for its focus on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. Like many schools in the Richland district, it aims to create a culture of inclusivity and academic growth, often utilizing local educational initiatives to supplement classroom instruction. The school works closely with parents and the surrounding neighborhood to maintain a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students have the necessary tools and encouragement to prepare for their future academic endeavors in middle and high school.

467

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marcus Whitman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	145
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
287 (61.5%)
Hispanic
145 (31.0%)
Two or More
22 (4.7%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
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:	Richland School District
Phone:	(509)967-6300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 72

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 90