EOI's Survey of School District Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten Programs in Washington State: North Thurston School District, Thurston County

North Thurston School District, Thurston County

North Thurston School District

Thurston County

Educational Service District 113

2003-2004 School Year Data

K-12 Enrollment: 13,079

Kindergarten Enrollment: 912

Student Demographics:

· Eligible for Free/Reduced Price Lunch: 31.1%

· Minority: 32.6%

National Percentile Rank 3rd Grade Basic Skills Test:
62 Reading; 69 Math;
Composite Math/Reading: 66


Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers full-day kindergarten at three schools.
Length of Time in Place		Relatively new program.
# of Children Enrolled FDK		45
% of Children Enrolled FDK		5%
Eligibility		Special education and Title I-eligible children.
Funding Source		Title I.
Program Evaluation		Yes.
Unmet Demand		Yes.
Early Learning Program		Yes, using LAP, Title I, and parent tuition funding.
Plans to Expand or Offer FDK		Yes, using tuition funds. Space is a limiting factor.
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		20
Eligibility		First-come, first-served.
Funding Source		Parent tuition ($160/month).
Program Evaluation		No.
Unmet Demand		Yes.
Plans to Expand Pre-K		No.
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Updated: December 05, 2008

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