Myers Elementary School

myers.salkeiz.k12.or.us

344 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Myers Elementary School is a public school located in West Salem, Oregon, serving students within the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential while developing essential social-emotional skills. With a focus on foundational education, Myers Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and partnership, working closely with families to ensure each child receives a well-rounded experience that prepares them for future academic success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing the resources and frameworks provided by the Salem-Keizer district to maintain high standards of instruction. Beyond traditional academics, Myers Elementary places a strong value on character development and a positive school culture, aiming to create a welcoming space where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated. By promoting both intellectual growth and community responsibility, the school remains a dedicated contributor to the local Salem educational landscape.

344

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Myers Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	102
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
207 (60.2 %)
Hispanic
102 (29.7 %)
Two or More
18 (5.2 %)
American Indian
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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)399-3175
Website:	http://myers.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
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 56

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Myers Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Myers Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	51.7%
Male	166	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)