Bush Elementary School

bush.salkeiz.k12.or.us

254 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bush Elementary School, located in Salem, Oregon, is a public school serving students in the Salem-Keizer School District. Situated in a historic neighborhood adjacent to the popular Bush’s Pasture Park, the school benefits from a setting that emphasizes community connection and local history. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in a diverse and evolving world.

As part of the Salem-Keizer district, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in arts, technology, and extracurricular activities. The school places a high priority on staff-parent collaboration and community engagement, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where students feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests. By leveraging its unique location and district resources, Bush Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both individual achievement and a strong sense of school spirit.

254

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bush Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	144
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
144 (56.7 %)
White
78 (30.7 %)
Two or More
14 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (5.1 %)
American Indian
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3134
Website:	http://bush.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
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 34

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bush Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bush Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	49.6%
Male	128	50.4%

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