Driftwood Elementary School

Port Orford-Langlois SD 2CJ
1202 Oregon St
Port Orford, OR 97465
169 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Driftwood Elementary School, located in the coastal town of Port Orford, Oregon, serves as the primary elementary education center for the Central Curry School District 2C. Situated on Oregon Street, the school is deeply integrated into its small, tight-knit community. It provides a foundational learning environment for local children, focusing on core academic subjects while leveraging the unique geographic and cultural context of Oregon’s southern coast to foster student growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Central Curry School District, which emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and the preparation of students for future academic success. As a rural educational institution, Driftwood Elementary prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention. Families and community members interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or administrative news can access further resources through the district’s official website at http://www.2cj.com.
169
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    147 (87.0 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (7.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.8 %)
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: Port Orford-Langlois SD 2CJ
Phone: (541)332-2712
Website: http://www.2cj.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 133
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 15
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 18
Gender Ratio