Candy Lane Elementary School

388 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Candy Lane Elementary School, located in Milwaukie, Oregon, is a public elementary school serving students in the North Clackamas School District. As part of a partnership with the neighboring Jennings Lodge Elementary, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and fostering a strong sense of community among its diverse student body.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student well-being. By leveraging resources shared between the two campus communities, Candy Lane provides students with access to a variety of enrichment programs and staff support systems. Parents and families are encouraged to participate in school life, helping to maintain a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of every child.

388

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Candy Lane Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	190
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

Hispanic
190 (49.2 %)
White
162 (42.0 %)
Two or More
29 (7.5 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Oregon City SD 62
Phone:	(503)785-8150
Website:	http://www.jennings-candyschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
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 71

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 51