NEHALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Nehalem Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 school district, located in Nehalem, OR with about 183 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 10 teachers, Nehalem Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Nehalem Elementary School is a public institution located in the coastal town of Nehalem, Oregon. As part of the Neah-Kah-Nie School District, the school serves the educational needs of students in the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that integrates academic learning with the unique character of the North Oregon Coast. Its location on 8th Street places it at the heart of the community, fostering close connections between staff, students, and local families.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by offering a comprehensive curriculum focused on core subjects, social-emotional development, and foundational skills. By operating under the broader district framework (nknsd.org), Nehalem Elementary benefits from shared educational resources and a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in a small-town learning environment.
For more information, contact Nehalem Elementary School at (503) 355-3650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
http://www.nknsd.org
NEHALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nehalem, OR with about 183 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56
- Total Students:
- 183
- Teachers:
- 10.88
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 183 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEHALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.