Philander Lee Elementary School

www.lee.canby.k12.or.us

279 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Philander Lee Elementary School, located in Canby, Oregon, is a dedicated public learning institution serving the local community’s primary education needs. As part of the Canby School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students can build a strong academic foundation. With a focus on core curriculum subjects and holistic student development, the school emphasizes the importance of community, personal responsibility, and educational growth for its young learners.

The school's facilities and programs are designed to engage students through collaborative learning experiences and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a close connection with families and the surrounding Canby area, Philander Lee Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success, ensuring they develop both the social skills and academic proficiency necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

279

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philander Lee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	81
Black	2
Two or More	16

White
180 (64.5%)
Hispanic
81 (29.0%)
Two or More
16 (5.7%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

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:	Canby SD 86
Phone:	(503)263-7150
Website:	http://www.lee.canby.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
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 28

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 39