Metolius Elementary School

jcsd.k12.or.us/schools/me

230 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Metolius Elementary School, located at 420 Butte Ave SW in Madras, Oregon, is part of the Jefferson County School District 509J. The school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education, focusing on academic growth and fostering a supportive environment for its students. As a public institution, it operates within the district’s broader mission to ensure equitable learning opportunities and community engagement for all students in the Jefferson County area.

The school’s online presence via the district portal highlights its role as a key educational hub for the town of Metolius and the surrounding region. It emphasizes collaboration between families, teachers, and staff to prepare young learners for their future academic careers. With its dedication to the district's goals, Metolius Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to develop both their personal character and their essential academic skills.

230

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Metolius Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	89
Black	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	30

White
101 (43.9 %)
Hispanic
89 (38.7 %)
American Indian
30 (13.0 %)
Two or More
8 (3.5 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Jefferson County SD 509J
Phone:	(541)546-3104
Website:	http://jcsd.k12.or.us/schools/me
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
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 27

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 38