Edwards Elementary School

www.newberg.k12.or.us/edwards

473 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edwards Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Newberg, Oregon, serving students within the Newberg School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student body, aiming to provide a comprehensive education that prepares young learners for middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Edwards Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming school climate where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and safe. The school actively promotes parent and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. With its commitment to equity and inclusivity, Edwards Elementary works to provide the necessary resources and support systems to help every student reach their full potential within a nurturing classroom setting.

473

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edwards Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	214
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
233 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
214 (45.2 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Newberg SD 29J
Phone:	(503)554-5050
Website:	http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/edwards
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
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 83

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 82