Spray School

Spray SD 1
303 Park Ave
Spray, OR 97874
65 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Spray School, located in the rural community of Spray, Oregon, serves as the heart of its local educational system. As a small, K-12 public institution, it plays a vital role in the Wheeler County School District, providing a close-knit learning environment for students in a remote, high-desert setting. Because of its limited enrollment, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to instruction, fostering strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Eastern Oregon, often acting as a hub for local events and extracurricular activities. By offering a comprehensive curriculum within a small-school framework, Spray School strives to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Through its digital presence and commitment to local youth, the school remains a cornerstone for educational stability and growth for families residing in the Spray area.
65
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    53 (81.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (6.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.5 %)
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: Spray SD 1
Phone: (541)468-2226
Website: http://www.spray.k12.or.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 49
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 4
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio