South Prairie Elementary School

Tillamook SD 9
6855 S Prairie Rd
Tillamook, OR 97141
276 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 3rd
School Overview
South Prairie Elementary School is a public school located in Tillamook, Oregon, serving students within the Tillamook School District. Situated in a rural coastal community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the local district, it works to foster a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age population.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Tillamook School District, which prioritizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. Families and community members can stay informed about school programs, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official district website at [http://www.tillamook.k12.or.us](http://www.tillamook.k12.or.us). The school serves as a central hub for early education in the area, aiming to bridge the gap between foundational classroom learning and long-term student achievement.
276
Total Students
18.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    177 (64.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    78 (28.4 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (6.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Tillamook SD 9
Phone: (503)842-8401
Website: http://www.tillamook.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 2nd - 3rd
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 242
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
Grade 2 130
Grade 3 146
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Liberty Elementary School
Tillamook SD 9
276 Students
1700 9th St
Tillamook, OR 97141 (3.4 miles away)
Elementary School K - 1st