Desert View Elementary School

dves.hermiston.k12.or.us

397 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Desert View Elementary School, located in Hermiston, Oregon, is a public primary school serving students in the Hermiston School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young students for future academic success while emphasizing the development of essential social and emotional skills.

Beyond the classroom, Desert View Elementary encourages a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers various programs and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence. Through its dedication to high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the Hermiston community by helping children build a strong foundation for their lifelong learning journey.

397

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert View Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	179
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	24

White
192 (48.4 %)
Hispanic
179 (45.1 %)
Two or More
24 (6.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)667-6900
Website:	http://dves.hermiston.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
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 57

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 72