JORDAN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jordan Valley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jordan Valley SD 3 school district, located in Jordan Valley, OR with about 13 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Jordan Valley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jordan Valley Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the remote community of Jordan Valley, Oregon. Serving a close-knit agricultural region near the Idaho border, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, providing essential educational services to students in a sparsely populated area. Because of its geographic isolation, the school plays a vital role in maintaining the social and academic fabric of the town, often utilizing a multi-grade approach to instruction to accommodate its limited student population.

As part of the Jordan Valley School District, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills while reflecting the values of its rural setting. The school’s small class sizes allow for personalized attention, enabling educators to address the unique needs of each student effectively. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and community engagement, Jordan Valley Elementary prepares its students for future academic success while maintaining the distinct identity of one of Oregon’s most remote school districts.

For more information, contact Jordan Valley Elementary School at (541) 586-2213 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.