Talent Elementary School

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345 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Talent Elementary School is a public school located in Talent, Oregon, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Phoenix-Talent School District No. 4, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education within a supportive community environment. The school emphasizes academic growth and personal development, utilizing district-wide resources to ensure that students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for being an integral part of the small, close-knit Talent community. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Talent Elementary works to foster a safe learning atmosphere that encourages inclusivity and engagement. With its commitment to the district’s broader educational goals, the school integrates technology and modern curriculum standards to support diverse learning needs, aiming to help every child achieve their potential in a collaborative and encouraging setting.

345

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Talent Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	116
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	2

White
205 (59.6 %)
Hispanic
116 (33.7 %)
Two or More
17 (4.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
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:	Phoenix-Talent SD 4
Phone:	(541)535-1531
Website:	http://www.phoenix.k12.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=5#.Ug1Qs9LVDDY
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
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 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 55