Peterson Elementary School

4856 Clinton Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97603

www.kcsd.k12.or.us

573 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Peterson Elementary School is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and operates as part of the Klamath County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education rooted in the district’s broader mission to foster academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. The school environment is structured to support young learners through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social and emotional growth.

As a community-centered institution, Peterson Elementary prides itself on its partnership with local families to create a supportive and safe learning atmosphere. By utilizing the resources and support services provided by the Klamath County School District, the school works to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school, focusing on both the individual needs of each child and the overall educational standards of the state of Oregon. Further details regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and faculty resources can be found on their official district website.

573

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peterson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	149
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	23
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
352 (61.5%)
Hispanic
149 (26.0%)
American Indian
29 (5.1%)
Two or More
23 (4.0%)
Black
10 (1.7%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Klamath County SD
Phone:	(541)883-5058
Website:	http://www.kcsd.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
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 73

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 81