Sumas Elementary

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sumas Elementary School, located in the small border town of Sumas, Washington, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Nooksack Valley School District. As a PK-5 institution, it focuses on providing a supportive and foundational learning environment for children in their most formative years. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, reflecting the values of its rural setting while working to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student body.

The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to foster both academic achievement and character development, often utilizing the resources provided by the broader Nooksack Valley district to enhance student growth. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Sumas Elementary serves as a central pillar for families in the area, offering a safe, community-oriented space where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and develop the skills necessary for their future educational transitions.

295

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sumas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	95
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
181 (61.4%)
Hispanic
95 (32.2%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Nooksack Valley School District
Phone:	(360)988-9423
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 61

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 54