Jewell SD 8

Jewell School District 8 is an active, traditional public school district situated in a remote rural setting along 83874 Hwy 103 in Seaside, Oregon. Operating as an independent, non-charter district within the greater Astoria region, Jewell SD 8 serves its local community through a single school facility that offers a continuous educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. This unified campus model provides families with an accessible, stable educational environment designed to support students through every stage of their primary and secondary schooling.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 107 students, consisting of 56 male and 51 female learners. Grade cohorts remain exceptionally intimate, ranging from 5 students in first and ninth grades to 11 students in kindergarten, seventh, and eighth grades. The student body includes 82 White, 14 Hispanic, 9 multiracial, 1 American Indian, and 1 Pacific Islander student. Jewell SD 8 is notably characterized by a high ratio of educators and support personnel to students, employing approximately 33.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, 6.53 FTE instructional aides, and nearly 49.8 FTE support staff members. With roughly 89.7 total FTE staff dedicated to 107 students, the district offers a unique rural learning model focused on individual attention, comprehensive support services, and strong community engagement.