Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School serves 250 students in prekindergarten through first grade in Charles City, Iowa. With 24 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1, allowing for personalized attention during these crucial early learning years. The school has earned recognition with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #200 out of 1,288 schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among Iowa elementary schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's focus on building foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics during the prekindergarten and kindergarten years. Located at 1406 N Grand in Charles City, Washington Elementary serves families in a community where the median household income is $60,512 and median home values average $133,600. The surrounding ZIP code area has a population of 9,544 residents, with 19% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 12.7%.

As a regular public school in Floyd County, Washington Elementary provides early childhood education in a small-town environment where young learners can develop confidence and enthusiasm for learning. The school is situated in a remote town setting that offers a close-knit community atmosphere for families beginning their educational journey.