What grades does Orcas Island Elementary School serve?

Orcas Island Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the EASTSOUND area.

Where is Orcas Island Elementary School located?

Orcas Island Elementary School is a rural school in EASTSOUND, WA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Elementary School is 11.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in EASTSOUND, WA?

Schools in EASTSOUND include Orcas Island Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the EASTSOUND area.

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Orcas Island Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|EASTSOUND, Washington|Orcas Island School District

EASTSOUND, WA 98245

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Aug

Thu

Back to School Immunization ClinicEvent

Aug

Thu

Back to School Immunization ClinicEvent

Aug

Mon

First Day of Fall Sports PracticeEvent

Aug

Mon

First Day of OIHS Fall Sports PracticeEvent

Aug

Mon

OIMS Ice Cream SocialEvent

Aug

Mon

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

161

Student:Teacher

11.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

Orcas Island School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

42.9%

Phone

(206)376-2286

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

3 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1

Near average in WA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

150

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

10.3

100% fully certified

Social Workers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,496

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,703

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$21,708

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 60%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.2%

Unemployment rate

7.5%

Uninsured residents

4.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

129

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

125

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

78%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

43 (34%)

Speech/Language Impairment

23 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

22 (18%)

Autism

11 (9%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

160

Current enrollment

Declining(-11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Back to School Immunization Clinic

Event

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Back to School Immunization Clinic

Event

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

First Day of Fall Sports Practice

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day, No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day, No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Regular School Board Mtg The Orcas Island School Board holds their Regular School Board Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except NOV and DEC during holiday time.  All other meetings, including the monthly meetings in NOV and DEC are designated as Special Meetings in accordance with WA state laws. Click here to open the link to Diligent (NEW Board Docs), online platform containing Boards' Agendas and Packets	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Regular School Board Mtg The Orcas Island School Board holds their Regular School Board Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except NOV and DEC during holiday time.  All other meetings, including the monthly meetings in NOV and DEC are designated as Special Meetings in accordance with WA state laws. Click here to open the link to Diligent (NEW Board Docs), online platform containing Boards' Agendas and Packets	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	OIHS Futures Fair	Event	—
Sun, Oct 18, 2026	HOMECOMING WEEK ->	Event	—
Sun, Oct 18, 2026	HOMECOMING WEEK ->	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	OIES/MP FUN RUN	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day, No School	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day: No School	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day, No School	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day: No School	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Regular School Board Mtg The Orcas Island School Board holds their Regular School Board Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except NOV and DEC during holiday time.  All other meetings, including the monthly meetings in NOV and DEC are designated as Special Meetings in accordance with WA state laws. Click here to open the link to Diligent (NEW Board Docs), online platform containing Boards' Agendas and Packets	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Regular School Board Mtg The Orcas Island School Board holds their Regular School Board Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except NOV and DEC during holiday time.  All other meetings, including the monthly meetings in NOV and DEC are designated as Special Meetings in accordance with WA state laws. Click here to open the link to Diligent (NEW Board Docs), online platform containing Boards' Agendas and Packets	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break, No School	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break No School	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break, No School	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break, No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break, No School	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break: No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break: No School	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Years Day, No School	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Years Day, No School	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day: No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day: No School	Holiday	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Semester End, Noon Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Semester End, Noon Dismissal	half_day	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Regular School Board Mtg The Orcas Island School Board holds their Regular School Board Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except NOV and DEC during holiday time.  All other meetings, including the monthly meetings in NOV and DEC are designated as Special Meetings in accordance with WA state laws. Click here to open the link to Diligent (NEW Board Docs), online platform containing Boards' Agendas and Packets	Event	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Regular School Board Mtg The Orcas Island School Board holds their Regular School Board Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except NOV and DEC during holiday time.  All other meetings, including the monthly meetings in NOV and DEC are designated as Special Meetings in accordance with WA state laws. Click here to open the link to Diligent (NEW Board Docs), online platform containing Boards' Agendas and Packets	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day, No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day, No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Mid-Winter Break, No School	Break	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Mid-Winter Break, No School	Break	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Student Conferences K-12, Noon Dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Student Conferences K-12, Noon Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Professional Learrning Day, No School	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Professional Learrning Day, No School	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Regular School Board Mtg The Orcas Island School Board holds their Regular School Board Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except NOV and DEC during holiday time.  All other meetings, including the monthly meetings in NOV and DEC are designated as Special Meetings in accordance with WA state laws. Click here to open the link to Diligent (NEW Board Docs), online platform containing Boards' Agendas and Packets	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	School Board Meeting/ Reunión de la junta escolar	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Regular School Board Mtg The Orcas Island School Board holds their Regular School Board Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except NOV and DEC during holiday time.  All other meetings, including the monthly meetings in NOV and DEC are designated as Special Meetings in accordance with WA state laws. Click here to open the link to Diligent (NEW Board Docs), online platform containing Boards' Agendas and Packets	Event	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring Break, No School	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring Break : No School	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring Break : No School	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring Break, No School	Break	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Regular School Board Mtg The Orcas Island School Board holds their Regular School Board Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except NOV and DEC during holiday time.  All other meetings, including the monthly meetings in NOV and DEC are designated as Special Meetings in accordance with WA state laws. Click here to open the link to Diligent (NEW Board Docs), online platform containing Boards' Agendas and Packets	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Regular School Board Mtg The Orcas Island School Board holds their Regular School Board Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except NOV and DEC during holiday time.  All other meetings, including the monthly meetings in NOV and DEC are designated as Special Meetings in accordance with WA state laws. Click here to open the link to Diligent (NEW Board Docs), online platform containing Boards' Agendas and Packets	Event	—
Sun, May 30, 2027	OIHS Prom	Event	—
Sun, May 30, 2027	OIHS Prom	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day, No School	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day, No School	Holiday	—
Sat, Jun 5, 2027	OASIS HS Graduation Day	Event	—
Sat, Jun 5, 2027	OASIS HS Graduation Day	Event	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Noon Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	OIHS Celebration of Success	Event	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Noon Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	OIHS Celebration of Success	Event	—
Sat, Jun 12, 2027	OIHS Graduation	Event	—
Sat, Jun 12, 2027	OIHS Graduation	Event	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Last Day, Noon Dismissal	Event	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Last Day, Noon Dismissal	Event	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—