Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

ole.salkeiz.k12.or.us

Charter School 129 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Optimum Learning Environment (OLE) Charter School is a specialized educational program operating within the Salem-Keizer Public School District in Keizer, Oregon. It is designed to serve students who thrive in a smaller, more intimate setting that differs from the traditional comprehensive high school experience. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to academics, aiming to foster strong relationships between students and staff while providing the support necessary for students to earn their high school diplomas.

The curriculum at OLE is characterized by its focus on individual pacing and self-directed learning, which is particularly beneficial for students who may have struggled in larger, more rigid academic environments. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to offer more targeted interventions and a flexible structure that accommodates diverse learning styles. Ultimately, Optimum Learning Environment serves as an important alternative pathway for students in the region, prioritizing student engagement, credit recovery, and holistic academic success.

129

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	31
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
75 (58.1%)
Hispanic
31 (24.0%)
Two or More
16 (12.4%)
Black
5 (3.9%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-5548
Website:	http://ole.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	69	53.5%
Male	60	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)