Candalaria Elementary School

candalaria.salkeiz.k12.or.us

271 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Candalaria Elementary School is a public school located in the South Salem area, serving as part of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong sense of community and dedication to fostering a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes core academic development while encouraging students to engage in social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

As a neighborhood-focused institution, Candalaria places a high value on parental involvement and collaborative partnerships between families and educators. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards, supported by a variety of programs that cater to diverse student needs. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a welcoming campus culture, Candalaria strives to be a cornerstone of the local community, nurturing well-rounded students in a safe and inclusive setting.

271

Total Students

12.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Candalaria Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	50
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
193 (71.5%)
Hispanic
50 (18.5%)
Two or More
18 (6.7%)
Black
4 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
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)399-3136
Website:	http://candalaria.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
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 35

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Candalaria Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Candalaria Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	44.3%
Male	150	55.4%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)