Kalapuya Elementary School

2085 Wilmington Ave NW
Salem, OR 97304

kalapuya.salkeiz.k12.or.us

483 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kalapuya Elementary School, located in West Salem, Oregon, is a public school serving students within the Salem-Keizer School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s name, "Kalapuya," honors the Indigenous people native to the Willamette Valley, reflecting the district’s focus on cultural recognition and inclusive education.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a blend of core academic instruction and enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the Salem-Keizer district, Kalapuya Elementary prioritizes student achievement while maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development, providing a structured and collaborative atmosphere aimed at preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond.

483

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalapuya Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	111
Black	15
Asian	12
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
299 (61.9%)
Hispanic
111 (23.0%)
Two or More
42 (8.7%)
Black
15 (3.1%)
Asian
12 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)399-2110
Website:	http://kalapuya.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
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 56

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kalapuya Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kalapuya Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	48.4%
Male	249	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)