Laurel Elementary School

www.jcles.org

501 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Laurel Elementary School, located in Junction City, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Junction City School District, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. Its curriculum is designed to build core academic competencies in literacy and mathematics while encouraging social-emotional growth and active student participation.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Laurel Elementary is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, utilizing its resources to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary for academic success. By maintaining an active online presence and clear communication channels, the school strives to keep parents engaged and informed, ultimately aiming to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle school and beyond.

501

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	92
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	4

White
372 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
92 (18.4 %)
Two or More
23 (4.6 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Junction City SD 69
Phone:	(541)998-2386
Website:	http://www.jcles.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
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 105

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 83