Gause Elementary

224 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gause Elementary School is a public school located in Washougal, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Washougal School District, the school is situated in a community-focused environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and building strong relationships between students, staff, and families.

The school is known for its welcoming campus atmosphere and commitment to providing a supportive learning environment. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside character education, Gause Elementary aims to prepare its young students for future success in the district’s middle and high school programs. It serves as a central pillar of its local neighborhood, fostering a sense of community engagement and academic partnership.

224

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gause Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	22
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

White
176 (78.6%)
Hispanic
22 (9.8%)
Two or More
15 (6.7%)
Black
6 (2.7%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9%)

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:	Washougal School District
Phone:	(360)954-3700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 47

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 45