Periwinkle Elementary School

periwinkle.albany.k12.or.us

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Periwinkle Elementary School is a public school located in Albany, Oregon, serving students within the Greater Albany Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive community atmosphere. The school operates with a commitment to preparing its diverse student body for future success by fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment where both staff and families work collaboratively.

In addition to its core curriculum, Periwinkle Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement and the building of positive character traits. By utilizing resources provided through the Albany Public Schools system, the school strives to meet the individual needs of its learners while maintaining active communication with the local community. Through its website, the school maintains transparency and accessibility, offering parents and guardians consistent updates on academic programs, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities available to students.

325

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Periwinkle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	73
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
212 (65.2%)
Hispanic
73 (22.5%)
Two or More
29 (8.9%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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)967-4600
Website:	http://periwinkle.albany.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
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 47

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 67