William Knight Elementary School

www.knight.canby.k12.or.us

305 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

William Knight Elementary School is a public school located in Canby, Oregon, serving students within the Canby School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." By focusing on a standards-based curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

The school community is highly engaged, frequently promoting strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a safe and inclusive campus culture. Located centrally on North Grant Street, William Knight Elementary integrates modern educational practices with a sense of local tradition. Through various programs and dedicated staff, the school strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, build character, and achieve their full potential.

305

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Knight Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	77
Asian	3
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
212 (69.5 %)
Hispanic
77 (25.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.9 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Canby SD 86
Phone:	(503)263-7100
Website:	http://www.knight.canby.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
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 42

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 35