Chautauqua Elementary

480 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chautauqua Elementary School is the sole public elementary school serving the community of Vashon Island, Washington. Located in a scenic, semi-rural setting, the school is a central hub for the island’s families, catering to students from preschool through fifth grade. As part of the Vashon Island School District, it benefits from a tight-knit community atmosphere where parental involvement and local support are highly prioritized, reflecting the island's unique "small-town" culture.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance academic rigor with social-emotional learning. Because of its geographic isolation on the island, Chautauqua often utilizes its natural surroundings as an extension of the classroom, frequently incorporating outdoor exploration and environmental stewardship into its curriculum. By fostering a collaborative environment among students, teachers, and the broader Vashon community, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success while maintaining the distinct identity and values of their island home.

480

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chautauqua Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	101
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
315 (65.6%)
Hispanic
101 (21.0%)
Two or More
45 (9.4%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
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:	Vashon Island School District
Phone:	(206)463-2882
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 33

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 96