Colton Elementary School

www.colton.k12.or.us/schools/elementary/CES%20main%20page_files/CES%20home%20pag

196 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Colton Elementary School, located in the rural community of Colton, Oregon, serves as a primary educational pillar for families in the surrounding area. As part of the Colton School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development. Situated in a scenic, small-town setting, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and parents collaborate to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.

The school's mission is generally centered on preparing students for future academic success by maintaining small class sizes and personalized instruction. By leveraging its location in the foothills of the Cascades, the school often incorporates elements of the local environment into its educational approach. With a focus on character development and community involvement, Colton Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and welcoming space that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth for all its students.

196

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	15
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
175 (89.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (7.7 %)
Two or More
5 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Colton SD 53
Phone:	(503)824-3536
Website:	http://www.colton.k12.or.us/schools/elementary/CES%20main%20page_files/CES%20home%20pag
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
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 33

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 34