School Overview
Scotts Mills Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Scotts Mills, Oregon, and is part of the Silver Falls School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school emphasizes a tight-knit, neighborhood atmosphere where personalized attention and close relationships between staff, students, and families are a primary focus. Its rural setting provides a quiet, community-oriented environment that prioritizes foundational learning and student engagement within a supportive academic framework.

As part of the Silver Falls School District, the school benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of a larger district while maintaining the distinct identity of a small-town schoolhouse. The school’s mission generally aligns with fostering both academic growth and character development, leveraging its small size to create a cohesive learning community. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a focus on local community values, Scotts Mills Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners before they transition to middle and high school levels within the district.
165
Total Students
10.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scotts Mills Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White151
Hispanic5
Black1
Two or More6
American Indian2
  • White
    151 (91.5 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (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: Silver Falls SD 4J
Phone: (503)873-4394
Website: http://scottsmills.silverfallsschools.org/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 16

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Scotts Mills Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten21
Grade 113
Grade 217
Grade 320
Grade 429
Grade 517
Grade 616
Grade 716
Grade 816
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Scotts Mills Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8249.7%
Male8350.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)