Battle Creek Elementary School

(503)399-2062

battlecreek.salkeiz.k12.or.us

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Battle Creek Elementary School is a public school located in South Salem, Oregon, serving students within the Salem-Keizer School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators work collaboratively with families to meet the diverse needs of their student population, aiming to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to the district’s broader mission of ensuring that every student graduates prepared for a successful life. Battle Creek provides a range of programs and resources designed to engage students through classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and a focus on essential literacy and math skills. By maintaining strong communication channels with parents and encouraging community involvement, Battle Creek Elementary strives to create an inclusive and high-achieving environment for its young learners in the Salem area.

426

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battle Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	97
Black	8
Asian	13
Two or More	57
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	14

White
225 (52.8%)
Hispanic
97 (22.8%)
Two or More
57 (13.4%)
Pacific Islander
14 (3.3%)
Asian
13 (3.1%)
American Indian
12 (2.8%)
Black
8 (1.9%)

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)399-2062
Website:	http://battlecreek.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
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 72

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Battle Creek Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Battle Creek Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	46.9%
Male	226	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)