Kelso Elementary School

kes.oregontrailschools.com/

350 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kelso Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Boring, Oregon, and serves as part of the Oregon Trail School District. The school fosters a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes strong community ties and a supportive atmosphere for its student body. By focusing on academic development alongside social-emotional growth, Kelso Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to participate in diverse learning experiences. Through the district's commitment to resources and modern educational standards, Kelso Elementary provides students with the tools necessary to engage with their studies effectively. With its scenic location and focus on personalized student attention, the school serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding area who value a traditional, community-focused educational experience.

350

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kelso Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	36
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
277 (79.1%)
Hispanic
36 (10.3%)
Two or More
25 (7.1%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Oregon Trail SD 46
Phone:	(503)668-8020
Website:	http://kes.oregontrailschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
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 43

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 54