The Community Roots School

www.crmontessori.org

Charter School 99 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The Community Roots School, located in Silverton, Oregon, is a tuition-free public charter school that provides an educational experience based on the Montessori philosophy. Serving students from kindergarten through the fifth grade, the school emphasizes a child-centered approach that fosters independence, curiosity, and a sense of community. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, the school aims to support the unique developmental needs of each student, encouraging them to take an active role in their own learning process.

Beyond academics, Community Roots places a strong focus on "peace education" and developing social responsibility within the student body. The school environment is designed to cultivate a deep respect for oneself, others, and the natural world, often integrating place-based learning and local engagement into their curriculum. By partnering closely with families and the broader Silverton community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are empowered to become lifelong learners and thoughtful, engaged citizens.

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Community Roots School
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	8
Two or More	6

White
83 (85.6%)
Hispanic
8 (8.2%)
Two or More
6 (6.2%)

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:	Silver Falls SD 4J
Phone:	(503)874-4107
Website:	http://www.crmontessori.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 13

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 4