Takena Elementary School

takena.albany.k12.or.us

140 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Takena Elementary School, located in Albany, Oregon, serves the local community as a primary educational institution within the Greater Albany Public School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By prioritizing core curriculum standards alongside character building, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in their academic journeys.

Beyond the classroom, Takena Elementary is deeply integrated into the Albany community, acting as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student achievements and promotes a sense of belonging. Through active collaboration between staff, parents, and local partners, Takena strives to provide the resources and guidance necessary for every student to thrive in a safe and nurturing educational setting.

140

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Takena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	19
Black	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
108 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
19 (13.6 %)
Two or More
11 (7.9 %)
Black
1 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Greater Albany Public SD 8J
Phone:	(541)967-4613
Website:	http://takena.albany.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 50