Sam Case Elementary

sam-case.lincoln.k12.or.us

353 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sam Case Elementary, located in Newport, Oregon, serves as a vital educational hub within the Lincoln County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth for its diverse student body. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare young learners for their future transitions into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic programming, Sam Case Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Newport area. The school works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and engaged citizens. With its dedicated staff and focus on a well-rounded education, the school remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

353

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam Case Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	141
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
169 (47.9%)
Hispanic
141 (39.9%)
Two or More
27 (7.6%)
American Indian
9 (2.5%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Lincoln County SD
Phone:	(541)265-8598
Website:	http://sam-case.lincoln.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
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

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 123