Black Butte Elementary School

Black Butte SD 41
25745 SW Forest Service Road 1
Camp Sherman, OR 97730
22 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Black Butte Elementary School is a unique, one-room public schoolhouse located in the scenic community of Camp Sherman, Oregon. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is deeply integrated into its natural surroundings near the Metolius River. Because of its small size, the school offers a highly personalized educational environment where multi-grade instruction allows for tailored academic pacing and strong mentorship between older and younger students.

The school is known for its focus on community-based learning and environmental stewardship, often utilizing the surrounding forest and wilderness as an extension of the classroom. As the smallest district in Oregon, Black Butte Elementary maintains a close-knit, family-like atmosphere that prioritizes individual student growth, hands-on learning experiences, and active parental involvement. It serves as a vital social and educational hub for the remote Camp Sherman area, providing a distinct alternative to larger, traditional school settings.
22
Total Students
3.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    15 (68.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (22.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (9.1 %)
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: Black Butte SD 41
Phone: (541)595-6203
Website: http://www.blackbutte.k12.or.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 3
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 4
Gender Ratio