Nehalem Elementary School

Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56
36300 8th St
Nehalem, OR 97131
165 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Nehalem Elementary School is a public institution located in the coastal town of Nehalem, Oregon. As part of the Neah-Kah-Nie School District, the school serves the educational needs of students in the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that integrates academic learning with the unique character of the North Oregon Coast. Its location on 8th Street places it at the heart of the community, fostering close connections between staff, students, and local families.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by offering a comprehensive curriculum focused on core subjects, social-emotional development, and foundational skills. By operating under the broader district framework (nknsd.org), Nehalem Elementary benefits from shared educational resources and a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in a small-town learning environment.
165
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    134 (81.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (12.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56
Phone: (503)355-3650
Website: http://www.nknsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
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 35
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 24
Gender Ratio