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

Columbia School District, Stevens County

Columbia School District

Stevens County

Educational Service District 101

2003-2004 School Year Data

K-12 Enrollment: 218

Kindergarten Enrollment: 10

Student Demographics:

· Eligible for Free/Reduced Price Lunch: 68.5%

· Minority: 31.2%

National Percentile Rank 3rd Grade Basic Skills Test:
57 Reading; 62 Math;
Composite Math/Reading: 60


Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers full-day kindergarten in one school.
Length of Time in Place		Relatively new program.
# of Children Enrolled FDK		11
% of Children Enrolled FDK		100%
Eligibility		All children.
Funding Source		Initiative 728, Title I.
Program Evaluation		Yes.
Unmet Demand		No.
Early Learning Program		No.
Plans to Expand or Offer FDK		No.
Pre-Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers a pre-k program for 3- and 4-year-olds at school district facilities.
Length of Time in Place		Long-standing program.
# of Children Participating		12
Eligibility		Special education. Only 8 students allowed per class. There are 2 classes per week.
Funding Source		Initiative 728, federal Indian Education funds.
Program Evaluation		Yes.
Unmet Demand		Yes.
Plans to Expand Pre-K		No, due to lack of space and funding.
Comments
		Lack of funding may cause changes in the district's programs. The district also feels pressured by higher expectations at the federal and state level.

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Updated: September 12, 2008

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