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Elementary Schools

Orcas Island Elementary School

Orcas Island School District · San Juan County · 611 SCHOOL RD, Eastsound, WA 98245.0

(206)376-2286

6/10
#549
Rank 549 out of 1,162
Top 47%
English Language Arts6/10 · #499 · 57th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #601 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Orcas Island Elementary sits in the heart of Eastsound, the main village on one of Washington's most beloved San Juan Islands — a place where kids might spot orcas on a field trip and spend their afternoons exploring forested trails or kayaking in the sound. The school draws a tight-knit community of island families, from longtime locals to those who've traded city life for something slower and more intentional, and that sense of place deeply shapes the culture here. With solid mid-range academics and the kind of small-school environment where teachers genuinely know every student, it's a natural fit for families who value connection and outdoor living as much as classroom performance.

Student Demographics

85 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
61 (72%)
Other
24 (28%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged33 (39%)
Students with Disabilities21 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

165
Enrollment
14
Teachers (FTE)
11.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
22.4
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #914 · 29th percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found