District Overview
Located at 1201 Texas Ave in Vernonia, Oregon, Vernonia School District 47J is an open, traditional public school district dedicated to providing comprehensive PK–12 education across four operational schools. Situated in a distant rural setting within the broader Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan region, the district offers a close-knit academic environment tailored to the needs of its local community. The district serves a total enrollment of 566 students, comprising 289 male and 276 female learners spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Demographically, the student body includes 467 White students, 53 Hispanic students, and 39 students identifying with two or more races, along with Asian, American Indian, Black, and Pacific Islander students, creating an inclusive learning environment for local families.

To support its student body, Vernonia School District 47J maintains a robust staffing infrastructure totaling over 202 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team includes approximately 76 full-time equivalent teachers, 22 instructional aides, and more than 104 support staff members, reflecting a strong commitment to individualized instruction, classroom assistance, and operational excellence. For parents exploring educational options, students navigating their academic pathways, and researchers examining rural district dynamics in Oregon, the district represents a well-resourced, community-centered public school system. Additional details, resources, and community announcements are accessible through the district's official website or by contacting their administrative office directly at (503) 429-5891.
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Total Schools
566
Total Students
76.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vernonia SD 47J
Demographic Student Count
White467
Hispanic53
Black1
Asian3
Two or More39
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    467 (82.7%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (9.4%)
  • Two or More
    39 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Vernonia SD 47J
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:566*
Teachers (FTE):76.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in Vernonia SD 47J
Found 4 Schools