Carus School

www.carus.canby.k12.or.us

325 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Carus School, located in a rural setting just outside Oregon City, Oregon, serves as a community-focused elementary school within the Canby School District. As a small, neighborhood-oriented institution, it emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially. The school leverages its unique location to foster a strong sense of community, often prioritizing close relationships between staff, students, and local families.

Academically, Carus School follows the curriculum standards set by the Canby School District, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology and hands-on learning. By maintaining smaller class sizes compared to larger urban schools, Carus provides a personalized approach that allows teachers to better address the individual needs and learning styles of their students, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school.

325

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carus School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	57
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
248 (76.5%)
Hispanic
57 (17.6%)
Two or More
13 (4.0%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Black
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:	Canby SD 86
Phone:	(503)263-7190
Website:	http://www.carus.canby.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
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 36

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 58