Steptoe Elementary School

47 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Steptoe Elementary School is a small, rural educational institution located in the heart of the Palouse region in Steptoe, Washington. Serving the local agricultural community, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and personalized attention from teaching staff. As a focal point for the tiny town of Steptoe, the school embodies the values of a close-knit community where parents, staff, and students often share long-standing connections.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes foundational academic skills while leveraging its rural setting to provide students with a unique, grounded educational experience. Because of its size and location, Steptoe Elementary often fosters a collaborative atmosphere, prioritizing a supportive and safe environment for young learners as they progress through their primary education years. For families in the area, the school serves not only as a place of instruction but as a cornerstone of neighborhood identity and rural community life.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steptoe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
40 (85.1%)
Hispanic
2 (4.3%)
Black
2 (4.3%)
Asian
1 (2.1%)
Two or More
1 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (2.1%)

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:	Steptoe School District
Phone:	(509)397-3119
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 19

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 2