Bordeaux Elementary School

350 E. University Ave.
Shelton, WA 98584

528 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Bordeaux Elementary School, located at 350 E. University Ave. in Shelton, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Shelton School District. Nestled in the heart of Mason County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing student-centered instruction, Bordeaux Elementary aims to provide its diverse student body with the essential tools and resources needed to succeed in their formative years.

As a vital component of the local educational landscape, the school focuses on creating inclusive classrooms that encourage curiosity and lifelong learning. Beyond traditional academics, Bordeaux Elementary often integrates community involvement and collaborative activities to prepare students for their future educational journeys. Through its commitment to staff development and parent engagement, the school strives to maintain a safe, welcoming, and productive environment that serves the unique needs of the Shelton community.

528

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bordeaux Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	213
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	36
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
261 (49.4%)
Hispanic
213 (40.3%)
Two or More
36 (6.8%)
American Indian
14 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
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:	Shelton School District
Phone:	(360)426-3253
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 96

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 91