Dorena School

South Lane SD 45J3
37141 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
100 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Dorena School, located in the rural community of Dorena, Oregon, serves as a small, tight-knit educational hub within the South Lane School District. Because of its remote setting along Row River Road, the school focuses on fostering a close community atmosphere where students benefit from individualized attention and a supportive environment. The school typically serves elementary-aged students, emphasizing foundational learning, personal growth, and a strong connection between the classroom and the surrounding natural environment.

As a member of the South Lane district, the school utilizes digital platforms—such as its active blog—to maintain transparent communication with parents and the broader community. These updates provide insight into school events, academic highlights, and the daily activities that define the student experience. By balancing traditional curriculum with a small-school philosophy, Dorena School aims to provide a safe, nurturing space that prepares its students for future academic success while maintaining the unique identity of the Dorena community.
100
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    88 (88.0%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (9.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0%)
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: South Lane SD 45J3
Phone: (541)946-1506
Website: http://blogs.slane.k12.or.us/dorena/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 77
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 9
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Harrison Elementary School
South Lane SD 45J3
450 Students
1000 Taylor Ave
Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (9.5 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th