Family School

family.4j.lane.edu/

112 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Family School, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a unique public alternative program within the Eugene School District 4J. It is defined by its commitment to a highly collaborative educational environment where parents, teachers, and students work in partnership. By design, the school integrates families into the daily learning process, creating a community-centered atmosphere that emphasizes not only academic achievement but also the social and emotional development of every child.

The program is known for its multi-age classroom settings, which allow students to learn at their own pace and foster mentorship opportunities between older and younger peers. The curriculum balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on project-based learning, creativity, and exploration. Because of its small size and the requirement for significant parental involvement, the Family School offers a tight-knit, supportive environment that aims to nurture lifelong learners while preparing them to be active, engaged members of their broader community.

112

Total Students

7.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Family School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
89 (79.5%)
Hispanic
10 (8.9%)
Two or More
8 (7.1%)
Asian
3 (2.7%)
Black
1 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-3700
Website:	http://family.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
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 14

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Family School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	14
Grade 1	16
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	15
Grade 4	17
Grade 5	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Family School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	54	48.2%
Male	58	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)