Washington Island Elementary

Washington Island School District
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
38 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Washington Island Elementary, located at 888 Main Rd on Washington Island, Wisconsin, serves as the primary educational hub for the small, remote community situated at the tip of the Door County peninsula. As part of the Washington Island School District, the school prides itself on its tight-knit environment, leveraging its unique geographical location to offer a personalized learning experience that is deeply connected to the island’s culture and natural surroundings.

The school is known for its multi-age approach and strong sense of community, where small class sizes allow for individualized attention and collaborative projects. By fostering close relationships between students, teachers, and local residents, Washington Island Elementary emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of character, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational transitions while maintaining a deep appreciation for their island heritage.
38
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    32 (84.2%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (10.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (5.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Washington Island School District
Phone: (920)847-2507
Website: http://www.island.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
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 2
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio