Fields Elementary School

South Harney SD 33
23657 Fields-Denio Rd
Fields, OR 97710
8 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Fields Elementary School is a remarkably unique educational institution located in the remote high desert of Harney County, Oregon. Due to its extremely isolated geographic location near the Nevada border, it serves as a critical hub for the small, ranching-focused community of Fields. The school is notably small, often operating as a "one-room schoolhouse" model, which allows for highly individualized instruction and a close-knit learning environment that bridges the gap between grade levels.

Because of its status as one of the most remote public schools in the United States, Fields Elementary operates under the Harney County School District with a focus on self-sufficiency and community integration. The school serves as more than just a place of learning; it is a vital social center for families spread across vast distances. Despite its small scale, the school provides a foundational education for students who are often miles from the nearest town, emphasizing core academic standards while adapting to the unique logistical challenges of rural Oregon life.
8
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    5 (62.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (37.5 %)
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: South Harney SD 33
Phone: (541)495-2233
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 1
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio