Mist Elementary School

Vernonia SD 47J
69163 Hwy 47
Mist, OR 97016
30 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Mist Elementary School is a small, rural educational facility located in the unincorporated community of Mist, Oregon. It operates under the administration of the Vernonia School District. Because of its remote location, the school serves as a localized hub for primary education, emphasizing a close-knit environment typical of small-town Oregon communities.

The school is part of the larger Vernonia School District, which provides resources and curricular oversight to ensure students meet state educational standards. Through its official website, the district coordinates communication for families across the area, offering a platform for academic updates, administrative information, and school-specific news. Despite its modest size, Mist Elementary remains a vital component of the district’s mission to provide accessible public education to students living in the rural areas surrounding Vernonia.
30
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    24 (80.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (10.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (10.0 %)
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: Vernonia SD 47J
Phone: (503)755-2486
Website: http://ww.vernonia.k12.or.us/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 21
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 5
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Clatskanie Elementary School
Clatskanie SD 6J
397 Students
815 S Nehalem St
Clatskanie, OR 97016 (7.2 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th