Grand Mound Elementary

www.rochester.wednet.edu

507 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Grand Mound Elementary is a public school located in Rochester, Washington, and serves as part of the Rochester School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment. As a key component of the Rochester community, the school focuses on fostering a culture of collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure that children build the necessary skills for their future academic journeys.

The school operates under the mission of the Rochester School District, which prioritizes student-centered learning and the preparation of well-rounded, successful citizens. By utilizing a standard elementary curriculum, Grand Mound Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated teaching staff and community resources. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official school district website at http://www.rochester.wednet.edu serves as the primary hub for updates and administrative information.

507

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Mound Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	163
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	35
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
286 (56.4%)
Hispanic
163 (32.1%)
Two or More
35 (6.9%)
American Indian
18 (3.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	Rochester School District
Phone:	(360)273-5512
Website:	http://www.rochester.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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

Grade 3 177

Grade 4 181

Grade 5 149