Philomath Elementary School

www.philomathsd.net

368 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Philomath Elementary School, located in the small city of Philomath, Oregon, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Philomath School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in the early grades can build a strong academic foundation. With a focus on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the staff emphasizes personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of their students, helping them transition successfully into their middle school years.

Beyond core academics, Philomath Elementary encourages community involvement and values the partnership between families and educators. The school’s programming often integrates local resources and character-building initiatives to help students become engaged, responsible members of the community. By promoting a culture of kindness and curiosity, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every child is well-prepared for future educational opportunities.

368

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philomath Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	40
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
297 (80.7%)
Hispanic
40 (10.9%)
Two or More
20 (5.4%)
American Indian
5 (1.4%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Philomath SD 17J
Phone:	(541)929-3253
Website:	http://www.philomathsd.net
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
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 2 87

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Philomath Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Philomath Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	47.8%
Male	192	52.2%

Elementary School K - 5th

Blodgett Elementary School

Philomath SD 17J

32 Students

35177 Tum Tum Rd
Blodgett, OR 97326 (9.0 miles away)

Elementary School K - 4th