Vernonia Elementary School

Vernonia SD 47J
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
228 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Vernonia Elementary School is a key component of the Vernonia School District, serving the educational needs of the small community of Vernonia, Oregon. Located at 1000 Missouri Avenue, the school operates within a unique campus environment known for its modern, eco-friendly design. After the town suffered significant flood damage in 2007, the district invested in a state-of-the-art, integrated K-12 campus that prioritizes safety, sustainability, and community resilience, effectively relocating the student population to higher ground.

The school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for young learners, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social development. By fostering a close-knit environment, Vernonia Elementary aims to support the "Loggers" spirit, encouraging students to develop both academically and personally. The school benefits from its integration with the broader district facilities, allowing for a seamless transition as students advance through their primary years, all while utilizing modern classrooms and resources designed to support 21st-century learning.
228
Total Students
13.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    179 (78.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    30 (13.2 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (7.9 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Vernonia SD 47J
Phone: (503)429-1333
Website: http://www.vernonia.k12.or.us/node/256
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 148
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 41
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 41
Gender Ratio