Woodland Charter School

301 Murphy Creek Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527

www.woodlandcharterschool.org

Charter School 184 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

Woodland Charter School, located in Grants Pass, Oregon, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a commitment to the Waldorf educational philosophy. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school integrates a developmentally focused curriculum that balances rigorous academics with artistic, practical, and social-emotional growth. The school emphasizes a holistic approach, encouraging students to engage with their learning through hands-on activities, movement, and a deep connection to the natural environment.

At the heart of the Woodland Charter experience is a strong sense of community and a dedication to cultivating "head, heart, and hands." By utilizing methods such as looped classrooms—where students often remain with the same teacher for multiple years—the school fosters deep mentorship and long-term academic stability. Their program is designed to develop well-rounded, creative, and critical thinkers who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond, all within a tuition-free, public school framework.

184

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

113.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodland Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	8
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
164 (89.6 %)
Two or More
9 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Phone:	(541)846-4246
Website:	http://www.woodlandcharterschool.org
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
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

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Woodland Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	23
Grade 4	26
Grade 5	25
Grade 6	20
Grade 7	26
Grade 8	18

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Woodland Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	84	45.7%
Male	99	53.8%
Not Specified	1	0.5%

Elementary School K - 5th