Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight

600 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 across the state of Washington. As a virtual learning institution, it provides a flexible educational model that allows students to complete their coursework from home while remaining connected to a supportive community. The school is staffed by state-certified teachers who oversee instruction, provide personalized guidance, and track student progress, ensuring that the curriculum meets rigorous state academic standards.

The program is designed to cater to a diverse range of learners, including those who need a more flexible schedule, students who thrive in a self-paced environment, and families seeking an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. WACA emphasizes a collaborative partnership between the student, the parent (who acts as a "Learning Coach"), and the teacher. By leveraging advanced digital tools and a comprehensive virtual platform, the school aims to foster student independence while providing the resources necessary for success in both college and career pathways.

600

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	95
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	137
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
348 (58.0%)
Two or More
137 (22.8%)
Hispanic
95 (15.8%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
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:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mary M Knight School District
Phone:	(360)338-6340
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 34

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 100