Dallas Community Charter

Dallas SD 2
788 SW Birch St
Dallas, OR 97338
Charter School 251 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Dallas Community Charter School (DCCS), located in Dallas, Oregon, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operating under the umbrella of the Dallas School District, the school is known for its focus on a project-based learning model that emphasizes hands-on education and community involvement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to create a personalized learning environment that caters to the individual academic and social-emotional needs of each child.

The school places a strong emphasis on "learning by doing," integrating interdisciplinary projects that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application of classroom concepts. Because it is a community-based charter, parental involvement is highly encouraged, creating a close-knit school culture. DCCS is designed to be an alternative to traditional district schools, offering a unique pedagogical approach for families looking for a more flexible, student-centered educational experience within the local community.
251
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    212 (84.5%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.2%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Dallas SD 2
Phone: (503)420-4360
Website: http://dallascommunityschool.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.1
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 10
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 33
Grade 8 17
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Perrydale School
Perrydale SD 21
319 Students
7445 Perrydale Rd
Amity, OR 97101 (9.4 miles away)
Other K - 12th