Banks Elementary School

www.banks.k12.or.us/

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Banks Elementary School is located in the small, tight-knit community of Banks, Oregon, serving as a foundational part of the Banks School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in their early academic years can develop core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional skills. With a focus on preparing children for their future educational journey, the school emphasizes community involvement and personal growth within a rural, welcoming setting.

The school’s philosophy is deeply integrated with the values of the Banks community, prioritizing strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. By leveraging its position within the Banks School District, the elementary school provides a structured curriculum that encourages curiosity and academic excellence. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Banks Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to transition successfully into the middle and high school levels.

430

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	51
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
355 (82.6%)
Hispanic
51 (11.9%)
Two or More
14 (3.3%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Banks SD 13
Phone:	(503)324-2772
Website:	http://www.banks.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
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 63

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Banks Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Banks Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	51.6%
Male	208	48.4%

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