Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Cowiche, WA Grades PK–02 Rural: Fringe Yakima, WA SchoolScore™ D (56.7)
  • 249 Students
  • 14.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–02 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (509)678-8900 Phone
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Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
Cowiche, WA 98923
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–02 SchoolScore™ D (56.7)
249
Students
14.7
Teachers
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
(509)678-8900
Phone

Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is a public school administered by the Highland School District district in Cowiche, WASHINGTON, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–02.

Key statistics: 249 students enrolled; a 16.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Washington Elementary School Average
Enrollment
249.0
State avg: 399.0
▼ 38% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.94:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 6% worse
Free Lunch %
63.9%
State avg: 50.3%
▲ 27% worse
School Details
School Name
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
NCESSCH ID
530351000518
State School ID
WA-39203-3072
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1181 Thompson Rd
City
Cowiche
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98923
County
Yakima County
Metro Area
Yakima, WA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
5304
State Leg. Upper
53015
State Leg. Lower
53015
Latitude
46.6583
Longitude
-120.6952
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
249
Total Students
👩‍🏫
14.7
Teachers FTE
📐
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
14.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)14.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 159 63.9%
Not Applicable 134 53.8%
District Info
District Name
Highland School District
LEAID
5303510
State LEA ID
WA-39203
Phone
(509)678-8630
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
COWICHE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$20,256K
Federal Revenue
$2,695K
State Revenue
$14,853K
Local Revenue
$2,708K
Total Expenditure
$20,907K
Instruction Exp.
$10,236K
Support Services
$7,911K
Other Current Exp.
$888K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

1
Highland High School
Cowiche · High
1.4 mi
2
Highland Middle School
Cowiche · Middle
1.4 mi
3
Tieton Elementary School
Tieton · Elementary
4.3 mi
4
Naches Valley Elementary School
Naches · Elementary
4.5 mi
5
Mountainview Elementary
Yakima · Elementary
4.9 mi
6
Naches Valley Middle School
Naches · Middle
4.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
249 students are enrolled at Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary have?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary has 14.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary serve?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary serves grades PK through 02.
Is Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary a charter school?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary located in?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is located in the Yakima, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary belong to?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is part of the Highland School District school district.
How much does Highland School District spend per student?
The Highland School District district spends approximately $83,963,855 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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