Sisters Elementary School

Sisters SD 6
611 E Cascade
Sisters, OR 97759
398 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Sisters Elementary School, located in the scenic town of Sisters, Oregon, serves as a foundational pillar for the Sisters School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging its unique location near the Cascade Mountains, the school often integrates the surrounding natural environment into its culture, promoting values of community, curiosity, and outdoor stewardship among its young learners.

The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for future success through a blend of rigorous core curriculum and enrichment opportunities. With a focus on individualized instruction and collaborative teaching, Sisters Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of a close-knit community, the school benefits from strong parent and stakeholder involvement, ensuring that students have access to the resources and support systems necessary to thrive during their early developmental years.
398
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    341 (85.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (9.0 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Sisters SD 6
Phone: (541)549-8981
Website: http://ses.ssd6.org/
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 256
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 71
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 90
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 74
Gender Ratio