Mari-Linn School

ml.nssd29j.org/

158 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mari-Linn Elementary School is a public K–8 institution located in Lyons, Oregon, serving as a core part of the North Santiam School District. Situated in a rural community, the school emphasizes a close-knit educational environment that focuses on foundational learning and personal development for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages student participation and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programs, Mari-Linn places a strong priority on student well-being and school spirit, often utilizing its setting in the Santiam Canyon to engage students in local activities. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to create a safe, inclusive learning space. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Mari-Linn aims to provide personalized attention to its students, helping them build the necessary skills to transition successfully to high school and beyond.

158

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mari-Linn School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	9
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
144 (91.7%)
Hispanic
9 (5.7%)
Two or More
3 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

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:	North Santiam SD 29J
Phone:	(503)859-2154
Website:	http://ml.nssd29j.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
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 13

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 19