There have been many questions asked by families as they join our community.  Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

What is the teacher to student ratio? How many students will be in Quest classes?

The average class size in grades L-5 (including Quest) are based on the following district student/teacher staffing ratios:

Grades K-1 at 20:1

Grades 2-3 at 23:1

Grades 4-5 at 27:1

 

What are the school day times at Ella Baker?

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

9:00-9:15 Student drop-off

9:15 First Bell: All students in team lines

9:20 Second Bell: Instruction Starts

3:50 pm Student dismissal

4:00 All students off campus

 

Wednesdays: 9:00-9:15 Student Drop off

 

9:15 First Bell: All students in team lines

9:20 Second Bell: Instruction Starts

2:20 Student Dismissal

2:30All students off campus

 

Half-Day (for conferences/No Lunch served)

 

9:00-9:15 Student drop-off

9:15 First Bell: All students in team lines

9:20 Second Bell: Instruction Starts

12:20 Student Dismissal

12:30 All students off campus

What is the criteria for buses from home to school?

The district provides transportation only to those students living outside a one-mile radius, unless the district has reviewed walk routes and determined no safe walk route is available. Within that boundary, our practice allows for elementary students to walk up to one and a half miles to school. Students with walk distances that exceed these limits are eligible for bus service.

What is the school's capacity?

Our new school will have 30 classrooms for a total capacity of 690 students.

How do I sign up to receive updates about the school?

If you are in the attendance area for our school and are not already receiving emails from Principal Bilanko, please email kbilanko@lwsd.org to receive the school newsletter.