Mary Purcell Elementary School

700 Bennett Street
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

www.swsd.k12.wa.us

465 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mary Purcell Elementary School is a public school located in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, serving students within the Sedro-Woolley School District. As a key part of the local educational community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its young students.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Sedro-Woolley School District, which prioritizes student success through inclusive practices and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum provided by the district, Mary Purcell Elementary works to prepare students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong connections with local families to ensure a well-rounded and collaborative educational experience.

465

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Purcell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	183
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	35
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
234 (50.3%)
Hispanic
183 (39.4%)
Two or More
35 (7.5%)
American Indian
9 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Black
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:	Sedro-Woolley School District
Phone:	(360)855-3555
Website:	http://www.swsd.k12.wa.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 123

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 64