Humbolt Elementary School

John Day SD 3
329 N Humbolt St
Canyon City, OR 97820
242 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Humbolt Elementary School, located at 329 N Humbolt St in Canyon City, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Grant School District. Situated in the heart of Grant County, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children in the local community. By focusing on core academic subjects and social development, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the Grant Education Service District (ESD) network, Humbolt Elementary benefits from regional resources designed to enhance student achievement and teacher effectiveness. The school emphasizes a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of small-town Oregon, fostering strong connections between staff, students, and families. Through its commitment to local educational standards and student well-being, the school remains a vital pillar of the Canyon City area, striving to nurture both the academic growth and the character of its student body.
242
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (88.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.6 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: John Day SD 3
Phone: (541)575-0454
Website: http://www.grantesd.k12.or.us/Humbolt
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 180
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 31
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio