Crane Elementary School

Harney County SD 4
43277 Crane-Venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
168 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Crane Elementary School is a small, rural educational institution located in the remote high desert community of Crane, Oregon. Situated within Harney County, the school serves a tight-knit, isolated population, functioning as a vital hub for local families. Due to its rural geography, the school often operates with small class sizes, allowing for a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention from staff who are deeply integrated into the local community.

The school is part of the Harney County Union High School District’s network of feeder districts, meaning it plays a crucial role in preparing students for the transition to Crane Union High School. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while reflecting the unique needs of a rural agricultural region. By focusing on a supportive, close-knit atmosphere, Crane Elementary strives to provide a stable academic foundation for its students despite the challenges and distances inherent in serving a sparsely populated area of Eastern Oregon.
168
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    148 (88.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Harney County SD 4
Phone: (541)493-2641
Website: http://www.cranehighschool.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
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 16
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 25
Gender Ratio