YOSHIKAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Yoshikai Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Salem-Keizer SD 24J school district, located in Salem, OR with about 559 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 26 teachers, Yoshikai Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Yoshikai Elementary School, located in Salem, Oregon, serves the local community as part of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of the Yoshikai family, who were early Japanese-American settlers in the Salem area. Their history is deeply intertwined with the region's agricultural development, and the school stands as a tribute to their legacy and the values of community resilience and heritage.

The school environment focuses on fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student population. Beyond core classroom instruction, Yoshikai emphasizes inclusive learning, often engaging families and the surrounding neighborhood to create a supportive educational culture. By integrating a commitment to both local history and modern educational standards, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its elementary-aged students as they progress toward middle school.

For more information, contact Yoshikai Elementary School at (503) 399-3438 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.