Heppner Elementary School

Morrow SD 1
235 E Standsbury
Heppner, OR 97836
199 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Heppner Elementary School, located in Heppner, Oregon, serves as a primary educational anchor for the Morrow County School District. Situated in the heart of a close-knit rural community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school aims to provide personalized attention to its students, ensuring that each child receives the guidance necessary to succeed during their formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Heppner Elementary is committed to integrating modern educational standards with the values of its local community. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, parents, and the broader Heppner area to create a holistic growth experience for its students. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources and updates that help connect the home-learning environment with the classroom, ultimately preparing students for their future transitions to middle and high school.
199
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    186 (93.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Morrow SD 1
Phone: (541)676-9128
Website: http://hes.morrow.k12.or.us/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
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 29
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio