May Street Elementary School

www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/mses

452 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

May Street Elementary School is a public school located in Hood River, Oregon, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Hood River County School District. Situated in the heart of the community, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and a strong sense of community engagement, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s academic program is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a combination of core curriculum instruction and enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, May Street Elementary actively promotes a culture of collaboration, often working closely with local families and community partners to enhance student life. With its focus on high expectations, character education, and student well-being, the school aims to be a cornerstone of the Hood River educational system, dedicated to helping every child achieve their full potential.

452

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for May Street Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	151
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
263 (58.2%)
Hispanic
151 (33.4%)
Two or More
24 (5.3%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Hood River County SD
Phone:	(541)386-2656
Website:	http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/mses
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
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 64

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 86