Blodgett Elementary School

www.philomathsd.net

32 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Blodgett Elementary School, located in the rural community of Blodgett, Oregon, operates as a small, community-centered school within the Philomath School District. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school prides itself on fostering a close-knit learning environment where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to each child. Given its remote location, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing strong relationships between students, families, and faculty.

Academically, Blodgett Elementary follows the curriculum standards of the Philomath School District while leveraging its unique setting to provide hands-on learning experiences. The school’s small size allows for multi-grade classrooms or individualized instruction, which helps tailor educational support to meet diverse student needs. By blending traditional academics with the quiet, nature-rich environment of the Oregon Coast Range, Blodgett Elementary creates a distinct, supportive atmosphere focused on foundational development and student well-being.

Total Students

2.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blodgett Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	1
Black	3
Two or More	2

White
26 (81.2%)
Black
3 (9.4%)
Two or More
2 (6.2%)
Hispanic
1 (3.1%)

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:	Philomath SD 17J
Phone:	(541)453-4101
Website:	http://www.philomathsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
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 5

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 10