A C Houghton Elementary School

ach.morrow.k12.or.us/

223 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

A.C. Houghton Elementary School, located in Irrigon, Oregon, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Morrow County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in their formative years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active, engaged members of the local community.

The school benefits from its position within the close-knit Irrigon community, where it prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders. Through a variety of programs and classroom initiatives, A.C. Houghton promotes an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student achievement and individuality. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the school focuses on providing the resources and guidance necessary to help every student reach their full potential within a safe and structured educational setting.

223

Total Students

14.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A C Houghton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	121
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

Hispanic
121 (54.3 %)
White
95 (42.6 %)
Two or More
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)922-3321
Website:	http://ach.morrow.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
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 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 48