Sojourner School

11909 SE Linwood Ave
Milwaukie, OR 97222

www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/3223

159 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sojourner School, located in Milwaukie, Oregon, is a unique K–8 public school within the North Clackamas School District that operates on a model of "choice and participation." Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, Sojourner functions as a collaborative learning community where family involvement is considered a cornerstone of the educational experience. The school emphasizes a project-based and experiential approach to learning, designed to foster student autonomy, critical thinking, and a deep sense of social responsibility.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its small-school atmosphere and its focus on integrated, multi-age instruction. By prioritizing a holistic approach, Sojourner encourages students to take an active role in their own academic journey while maintaining a supportive environment that values the partnership between teachers, parents, and students. This collaborative framework creates a close-knit culture where students are encouraged to pursue their interests, develop personal accountability, and engage meaningfully with both their local and global communities.

159

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sojourner School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	14
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
127 (81.9 %)
Hispanic
14 (9.0 %)
Two or More
12 (7.7 %)
Asian
2 (1.3 %)

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:	North Clackamas SD 12
Phone:	(503)353-5460
Website:	http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/3223
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
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 28

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 28