Brush College Elementary School

brushcollege.salkeiz.k12.or.us

250 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brush College Elementary School, located in Northwest Salem, Oregon, is part of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged children by balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and physical development.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a supportive school culture, often utilizing restorative practices and positive behavioral interventions to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. By encouraging active parent involvement and utilizing the resources of the Salem-Keizer district, Brush College Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a sense of belonging and responsibility within the school community.

250

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brush College Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	54
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
164 (65.9%)
Hispanic
54 (21.7%)
Two or More
20 (8.0%)
Black
5 (2.0%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3132
Website:	http://brushcollege.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
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 40

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brush College Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brush College Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	111	44.4%
Male	138	55.2%
Not Specified	1	0.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)