Rocky Heights Elementary School

rhes.hermiston.k12.or.us

442 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rocky Heights Elementary School, located in Hermiston, Oregon, is a public school within the Hermiston School District serving students in the elementary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic offerings, Rocky Heights Elementary places a high value on collaboration between educators, students, and families. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a dedication to inclusivity and personal achievement, Rocky Heights serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing resources and a structured, nurturing setting for students to explore their potential and develop essential lifelong skills.

442

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	296
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	18

Hispanic
296 (67.0%)
White
122 (27.6%)
Two or More
18 (4.1%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hermiston SD 8
Phone:	(541)667-6600
Website:	http://rhes.hermiston.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
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 68

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 87