Kahlotus Elem & High

Kahlotus School District
100 W MARTIN ST
KAHLOTUS, WA 99335
59 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Kahlotus School, located in the small, rural community of Kahlotus, Washington, serves as a central hub for K–12 education in Franklin County. As a tiny school district, it is characterized by its intimate learning environment, where low student-to-teacher ratios allow for individualized attention and a close-knit school culture. The school plays a vital role in the town’s identity, often functioning as the primary gathering place for community events and activities, reflecting the agricultural and tight-knit nature of the surrounding region.

Because of its remote location, the school emphasizes practical, community-focused learning and prides itself on the strong bonds formed between students, staff, and local families. While it offers a limited range of extracurricular activities compared to larger urban districts, the school makes up for this by providing a supportive atmosphere where every student is known personally by the faculty. Kahlotus School remains a cornerstone of its community, dedicated to providing a foundational education while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of rural life in Eastern Washington.
59
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    28 (47.5%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (44.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (8.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Kahlotus School District
Phone: (509)282-3338
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 4
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 4
Gender Ratio