Annex Charter School

www.annex.k12.or.us/

Charter School 82 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Annex Charter School, located in Ontario, Oregon, is a small, rural public charter school that serves a close-knit community of students. Because of its size and focus, the school emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention, often within multi-grade settings. The school is known for its strong community involvement and a commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional classroom instruction and the unique needs of a rural student population.

The curriculum at Annex Charter focuses on foundational academics while integrating hands-on learning experiences that reflect the surrounding agricultural region. By maintaining small class sizes, the school aims to cultivate strong relationships between teachers, students, and parents, ensuring that each child’s educational progress is closely monitored. For families in the Ontario area, Annex Charter serves as an alternative to larger district schools, offering a tight-knit community culture that prioritizes student engagement and academic accountability.

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Annex Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	17
Two or More	4

White
61 (74.4 %)
Hispanic
17 (20.7 %)
Two or More
4 (4.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Annex SD 29
Phone:	(541)262-3280
Website:	http://www.annex.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
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 13

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 11