Lourdes School

www.lourdes.k12.or.us/

Charter School 36 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lourdes School, located in Scio, Oregon, is a small, private Catholic elementary school that serves students in grades K-8. Known for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, the school emphasizes a values-based education that integrates academic excellence with spiritual development. By maintaining small class sizes, Lourdes School provides a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention, fostering both their intellectual growth and their sense of personal responsibility within a faith-based framework.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in secondary education while grounding them in the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church. Beyond standard core subjects, the school encourages extracurricular involvement and community service, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to society. With its rural setting and commitment to a supportive, family-like environment, Lourdes School remains a significant educational option for families in the Scio area seeking a faith-centered alternative to public schooling.

Total Students

2.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lourdes School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
American Indian	2

White
34 (94.4%)
American Indian
2 (5.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Scio SD 95
Phone:	(503)394-3340
Website:	http://www.lourdes.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 1