EOI's Survey of School District Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Programs in Washington State: Paterson School District, Benton County

Paterson School District, Benton County

Paterson School District

Benton County

Educational Service District 123

2003-2004 School Year Data

K-12 Enrollment: 97

Kindergarten Enrollment: 8

Student Demographics:

· Eligible for Free/Reduced Price Lunch: 0%

· Minority: 54.6%

National Percentile Rank 3rd Grade Basic Skills Test:
25 Reading; 51 Math;
Composite Math/Reading: 37


Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers more than the state minimum of 180 half-days of kindergarten, but does not offer full-day kindergarten.
Length of Time in Place
# of Children Enrolled FDK
% of Children Enrolled FDK
Eligibility
Funding Source
Program Evaluation
Unmet Demand
Early Learning Program		Yes, using Initiative 728 funds.
Plans to Expand or Offer FDK		No.
Pre-Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers a pre-k program for 3- to 5-year-olds at school district facilities.
Length of Time in Place		Relatively new program.
# of Children Participating		14
Eligibility		First-come, first-served.
Funding Source		Title I and local levy.
Program Evaluation		Yes.
Unmet Demand		Yes.
Plans to Expand Pre-K		No, due to lack of funding.
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Updated: June 18, 2008

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