West Park Elementary School

wpes.hermiston.k12.or.us

447 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Park Elementary School, located in Hermiston, Oregon, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Hermiston School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while encouraging a culture of community and respect among students, staff, and families.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Hermiston community, which emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities and strong parental involvement. With a focus on modern educational practices, West Park Elementary utilizes resources to cater to the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that every child has access to the tools necessary for success. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to maintain a safe, nurturing environment where students are motivated to achieve their full potential.

447

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	307
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	10

Hispanic
307 (68.7 %)
White
127 (28.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Hermiston SD 8
Phone:	(541)667-6800
Website:	http://wpes.hermiston.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
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 68

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 76