Mosier Community School

www.mosier.k12.or.us

Charter School 173 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mosier Community School is a public charter school located in the small, scenic Columbia River Gorge town of Mosier, Oregon. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its intimate, community-focused learning environment. Because of its charter status, the school often emphasizes unique curriculum approaches, prioritizing hands-on learning, environmental stewardship, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Gorge, often utilizing the surrounding natural landscape as an extension of the classroom. With a mission centered on fostering academic excellence and social-emotional growth, Mosier Community School aims to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares students for high school while maintaining a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. Its small class sizes and tight-knit faculty allow for a distinctive educational model that distinguishes it from larger, traditional school districts in the region.

173

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mosier Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	66
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
89 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
66 (38.2 %)
Two or More
13 (7.5 %)
Black
2 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	North Wasco County SD 21
Phone:	(541)478-3321
Website:	http://www.mosier.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
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 19

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 26