Pratum Elementary School

pratum.silverfallsschools.org/

71 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pratum Elementary School, located in Salem, Oregon, is a rural community-based school serving students within the Silver Falls School District. The school is known for its close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere, which prioritizes strong relationships between staff, students, and local families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive learning environment, Pratum Elementary focuses on fostering a sense of belonging while providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

Academically, the school emphasizes essential skills such as literacy and mathematics while encouraging personal development and social responsibility. Because of its location in a semi-rural setting, the school often integrates its environment into the learning experience, promoting a connection to the local community. Through a combination of traditional instruction and a commitment to individual student growth, Pratum Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Total Students

3.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pratum Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	7
American Indian	2

White
62 (87.3%)
Hispanic
7 (9.9%)
American Indian
2 (2.8%)

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:	Silver Falls SD 4J
Phone:	(503)362-8812
Website:	http://pratum.silverfallsschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
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 5

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 8