EOI's Survey of School District Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Programs in Washington State: Port Townsend School District, Jefferson County

Port Townsend School District, Jefferson County

Port Townsend School District

Jefferson County

Educational Service District 114

2003-2004 School Year Data

K-12 Enrollment: 1,637

Kindergarten Enrollment: 99

Student Demographics:

· Eligible for Free/Reduced Price Lunch: 39.2%

· Minority: 11.7%

National Percentile Rank 3rd Grade Basic Skills Test:
59 Reading; 60 Math;
Composite Math/Reading: 60


Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers full-day kindergarten at one school.
Length of Time in Place		Relatively new program.
# of Children Enrolled FDK		40
% of Children Enrolled FDK		44%
Eligibility		All children.
Funding Source		Initiative 728, parent tuition ($270/month). Scholarships and subsidies are available.
Program Evaluation		Yes.
Unmet Demand		Yes.
Early Learning Program		No.
Plans to Expand or Offer FDK		No. Space, cost, and difficulty finding qualified teachers have been limiting factors.
Pre-Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers a pre-k program for 3- to 5-year-olds at school district facilities.
Length of Time in Place		Long-standing program.
# of Children Participating		26
Eligibility		All children.
Funding Source		Parent tuition ($125/month), with subsidies and scholarships available.
Program Evaluation		Yes.
Unmet Demand		Yes.
Plans to Expand Pre-K		No, due to lack of space and funding.
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Updated: September 12, 2008

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