Kings Valley Charter School

Philomath SD 17J
38840 Kings Valley Hwy
Philomath, OR 97370
Charter School 204 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Kings Valley Charter School (KVCS) is a public charter school located in the rural community of Kings Valley, just outside of Philomath, Oregon. Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, the school is known for its intimate, close-knit campus environment and its commitment to a personalized, project-based approach to education. By operating as a charter, the school maintains a degree of independence that allows it to foster a unique culture centered on community involvement, hands-on learning, and a deep connection to the surrounding natural environment.

Academically, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum balanced with a focus on student-led discovery and social-emotional growth. Because of its smaller student body, KVCS prioritizes strong student-teacher relationships, enabling educators to tailor instruction to individual learning styles and interests. The school serves as a focal point for the local community, often integrating local resources and community service into its educational programming to provide students with a well-rounded experience that extends beyond the traditional classroom setting.
204
Total Students
13.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    165 (82.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (8.0 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (7.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Philomath SD 17J
Phone: (541)929-2134
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/kvschool.org/kvcs/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 144
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 20
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio