Welches Elementary School

Oregon Trail SD 46
24901 E Salmon River Rd
Welches, OR 97067
172 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Welches Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Welches, Oregon, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Oregon Trail School District. Situated along the Salmon River, the school is uniquely positioned in a rural, mountainous environment that fosters a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. It provides a foundational learning experience for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing both academic development and a strong connection to the unique natural landscape of the Mt. Hood corridor.

As part of the Oregon Trail School District, the school is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a curriculum that balances core academics with supportive social-emotional growth. The faculty and staff are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education. By leveraging its distinct location and district resources, Welches Elementary strives to empower young learners to become confident, responsible, and curious members of their community.
172
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    121 (70.3%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (21.5%)
  • Two or More
    11 (6.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.7%)
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: Oregon Trail SD 46
Phone: (503)622-3165
Website: http://ws.oregontrailschools.com/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
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 15
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 35
Gender Ratio