Central Howell Elementary School

8832 Silverton Rd NE
Silverton, OR 97381

centralhowellelem.silverfalls.orvsd.org/

160 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Central Howell Elementary School, located in the rural community of Silverton, Oregon, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Silver Falls School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from kindergarten through the fifth grade can develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing core subjects and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining close ties to the local community.

The school’s culture is defined by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families. With a focus on the "whole child," Central Howell integrates standard curriculum with a commitment to creating a safe and encouraging environment. For parents and community members interested in school policies, extracurricular opportunities, or staff information, the school maintains an active web presence through the Silver Falls School District portal, ensuring consistent communication and transparency regarding school operations and upcoming events.

160

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Howell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	34
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
120 (75.0%)
Hispanic
34 (21.2%)
Two or More
4 (2.5%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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)873-4818
Website:	http://centralhowellelem.silverfalls.orvsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
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 17

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 15