Jewell School

Jewell SD 8
83874 Hwy 103
Seaside, OR 97138
134 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Jewell School, located in the rural community of Seaside, Oregon, serves as the heart of the Jewell School District. As a small, K-12 facility, the school provides an intimate learning environment where students from kindergarten through high school are educated under one roof. Because of its size, the school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit community where teachers, staff, and families work closely together to support student development, often allowing for more individualized attention than one might find in larger, urban districts.

The school’s curriculum and culture are deeply tied to the surrounding Clatsop County landscape, emphasizing a balance between core academic standards and personal growth. Despite its remote, scenic location, Jewell School is committed to preparing its students for future success, whether they pursue higher education or career paths immediately after graduation. By leveraging its small-town atmosphere, the school creates a unique educational experience that prioritizes strong interpersonal relationships and a sense of belonging for every student.
134
Total Students
14.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    105 (78.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (11.2 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (9.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jewell SD 8
Phone: (503)755-2451
Website: http://www.jewell.k12.or.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
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 7
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio