Henry L Slater Elementary School

Harney County SD 3
800 N Fairview Ave
Burns, OR 97720
297 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Henry L. Slater Elementary School is a public school located in Burns, Oregon, serving students within the Harney County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for its young learners. It serves as a key educational hub for families in the Burns area, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills during the formative elementary years.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school operates under the broader mission of the Harney County School District to prepare students for future academic success. By utilizing its central location on N. Fairview Ave, the school facilitates community engagement and collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific programs, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s official website.
297
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    244 (82.2%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (10.1%)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.7%)
  • American Indian
    9 (3.0%)
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: Harney County SD 3
Phone: (541)573-7201
Website: http://slater.hcsd3.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 272
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 46
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 51
Gender Ratio