Veneta Elementary School

www.fernridge.k12.or.us/venetaele/

340 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Veneta Elementary School, located in Veneta, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fern Ridge School District. Catering to students in the primary grades, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its young population. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and families in the rural-suburban area of the Willamette Valley.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with character development. By leveraging its connection to the broader Fern Ridge district, Veneta Elementary provides resources and programs aimed at promoting inclusive education and student engagement. Through its commitment to a "students-first" approach, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing active parent involvement and a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both personal and academic growth.

340

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veneta Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	50
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	27
American Indian	6

White
253 (74.4%)
Hispanic
50 (14.7%)
Two or More
27 (7.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.8%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (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:	Fern Ridge SD 28J
Phone:	(541)935-8225
Website:	http://www.fernridge.k12.or.us/venetaele/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
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 58

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Veneta Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Veneta Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	50.3%
Male	169	49.7%

Elementary School K - 5th