Elmira Elementary School

www.fernridge.k12.or.us/elmiraele/

286 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elmira Elementary School is a public institution located in Elmira, Oregon, serving as part of the Fern Ridge School District. Situated in a rural community west of Eugene, the school provides educational services for students in the primary grade levels. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community involvement.

The school’s philosophy centers on preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instructional staff. By leveraging its position within the Fern Ridge School District, Elmira Elementary benefits from collaborative resources and a shared mission to provide equitable opportunities for all students. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in school life, helping to maintain a small-town atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and personalized attention.

286

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmira Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	23
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
240 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.0 %)
Two or More
16 (5.6 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
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:	Fern Ridge SD 28J
Phone:	(541)935-8214
Website:	http://www.fernridge.k12.or.us/elmiraele/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
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 34

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 42