Aiken Elementary School

www.ontario.k12.or.us/index.php?id=15

270 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Aiken Elementary School, located at 1297 W. Idaho Ave in Ontario, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ontario School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social development, and the overall well-being of its students. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting student engagement, the school aims to prepare young learners for success as they progress through their academic careers.

As a member of the local Ontario community, Aiken Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding area. The school utilizes its district resources to provide a structured curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a safe campus atmosphere. Through its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and programs designed to help every student reach their full potential.

270

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

124.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aiken Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	154
Two or More	16

Hispanic
154 (57.5 %)
White
98 (36.6 %)
Two or More
16 (6.0 %)

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:	Ontario SD 8C
Phone:	(541)889-5584
Website:	http://www.ontario.k12.or.us/index.php?id=15
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
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 41

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 41