Prairie Mountain School

www.bethel.k12.or.us/prairiemountain

585 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Prairie Mountain School, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a unique K-8 institution that operates within the Bethel School District. Its design emphasizes a "small school" environment, intentionally fostering strong, long-term relationships between students, teachers, and families. By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade under one roof, the school creates a continuous learning community where older students often act as mentors to younger ones, helping to build a cohesive and supportive campus culture.

Academically, Prairie Mountain is committed to a well-rounded education that balances rigorous core instruction with opportunities for creative and social development. The school prioritizes student engagement and personalized learning, utilizing its K-8 structure to provide a seamless academic transition as students progress through the grade levels. With a strong focus on community involvement and academic excellence, the school serves as a central hub for the Bethel area, preparing students for success as they move on to high school.

585

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Mountain School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	221
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	39

White
307 (52.7 %)
Hispanic
221 (38.0 %)
Two or More
39 (6.7 %)
Asian
10 (1.7 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bethel SD 52
Phone:	(541)607-9849
Website:	http://www.bethel.k12.or.us/prairiemountain
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
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 61

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 77