North Albany Elementary School

815 Thornton Lake Dr NW
Albany, OR 97321

naes.albany.k12.or.us

291 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Albany Elementary School, located in the residential community of North Albany, Oregon, serves as a primary educational anchor for the Greater Albany Public School District. Situated on Thornton Lake Drive, the school is known for fostering a supportive neighborhood atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement, academic growth, and social-emotional development. As part of the Albany public school system, it follows district-wide curricula designed to prepare elementary students for the transition to middle school, with a strong focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, North Albany Elementary prioritizes community involvement and a well-rounded educational experience. The school often leverages its location to encourage parent participation and active community support, which helps sustain various extracurricular programs and school-wide initiatives. By focusing on creating an inclusive and safe environment, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and curiosity in its students, ensuring they build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

291

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Albany Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	40
Asian	5
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
225 (77.6%)
Hispanic
40 (13.8%)
Two or More
19 (6.6%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Greater Albany Public SD 8J
Phone:	(541)967-4588
Website:	http://naes.albany.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
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 40

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 48