Joan Austin Elementary School

www.newberg.k12.or.us/joanaustin

218 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joan Austin Elementary School is a public school located in Newberg, Oregon, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Newberg School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of education.

The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and a commitment to maintaining strong partnerships between home and the classroom. Through various school programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated teaching staff, Joan Austin Elementary strives to create a safe, engaging space where children can explore their interests and reach their full potential. The school is centrally located in Newberg, serving as a hub for its local neighborhood families.

218

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joan Austin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	51
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
144 (66.1 %)
Hispanic
51 (23.4 %)
Two or More
14 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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)554-4550
Website:	http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/joanaustin
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
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 36

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 35