Luckiamute Valley Charter School

Dallas SD 2
12975 Kings Valley Hwy
Monmouth, OR 97361
Charter School 227 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Luckiamute Valley Charter School (LVCS) is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school located in the rural Kings Valley area of Monmouth, Oregon. Serving a unique community-based educational model, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment that integrates traditional academics with place-based learning. By leveraging its geographic location, LVCS often incorporates the natural surroundings of the Willamette Valley into its curriculum, fostering a hands-on approach that encourages student curiosity, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship.

The school is noted for its focus on multi-age groupings and individualized instruction, which allows teachers to tailor lessons to the specific developmental needs of each student. As a charter school, it operates with a high degree of autonomy, prioritizing small class sizes and strong parent-teacher collaboration to create a supportive, community-centered atmosphere. LVCS aims to prepare students for high school success by balancing rigorous state standards with a culture that values personal growth, character development, and active participation in the local community.
227
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    192 (84.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Dallas SD 2
Phone: (503)623-4837
Website: http://www.lvcs.k12.or.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 21
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 31
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 16
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Falls City Elementary School
Falls City SD 57
130 Students
177 Prospect Ave
Falls City, OR 97344 (8.5 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th