MONUMENT SCHOOL

Monument School is a Title I public school that is part of the Monument SD 8 school district, located in Monument, OR with about 47 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Monument School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Monument School, located in the rural community of Monument, Oregon, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in Grant County. Operating under the umbrella of the Grant Education Service District, the school is characterized by its small, close-knit environment, which allows for personalized attention and strong community involvement. Because of the school's remote location, it plays a vital role in the social and academic life of the town, providing a foundational educational experience for students from kindergarten through high school graduation.

Academically and culturally, Monument School emphasizes a traditional, small-town educational approach, focusing on core subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere. With a limited student population, the institution often integrates multi-age learning opportunities and close student-teacher relationships, which are common hallmarks of rural Oregon schools. By maintaining its connection to the regional education district, the school ensures that its students have access to the necessary resources and curriculum standards required to prepare them for post-secondary success, despite the challenges of operating in a sparsely populated region.

For more information, contact Monument School at (541) 934-2646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.