Thurston Elementary School

blog.springfield.k12.or.us/tes/

411 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thurston Elementary School, located on Thurston Road in Springfield, Oregon, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both their academic skills and their personal character. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Thurston Elementary emphasizes community engagement and active parent involvement to create a collaborative educational experience. Through its official school blog, the administration provides families with consistent updates on school events, resources, and educational initiatives. The school maintains a focus on creating a safe, nurturing space that celebrates student achievement and encourages a lifelong love of learning within the Springfield community.

411

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	45
Black	3
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
308 (75.1 %)
Two or More
52 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
45 (11.0 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Springfield SD 19
Phone:	(541)744-6411
Website:	http://blog.springfield.k12.or.us/tes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
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 52

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 70