Childs Way Charter School

South Lane SD 45J3
37895 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
Charter School 71 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Childs Way Charter School, located in the rural community of Dorena, Oregon, is a small, tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a personalized approach to education. Serving students in the K-8 grade range, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a stronger focus on individualized instruction. By fostering a close-knit community, the school aims to support the unique academic and personal development needs of each student in a setting that feels safe and supportive.

The school’s philosophy centers on experiential learning and a connection to the local environment, often utilizing its rural surroundings to enhance the curriculum. Because it operates as a charter school, it maintains a degree of autonomy that allows for innovative teaching methods and a flexible academic structure. By partnering closely with families and the surrounding Dorena community, Childs Way seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to high school while maintaining a strong sense of place and personal identity.
71
Total Students
5.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (84.3 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (7.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: South Lane SD 45J3
Phone: (541)946-1821
Website: http://childswaycharterschool.net/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 3
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio