Fossil Charter School

Fossil SD 21J
600 B St
Fossil, OR 97830
Charter School 2,494 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Fossil Charter School, located in the small rural community of Fossil, Oregon, serves as a vital educational hub for students in Wheeler County. As a public charter school operating under the Wheeler County School District, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment that leverages its unique location. The school is known for fostering a personalized academic experience where small class sizes allow teachers to provide individualized attention, catering to the specific needs of students in a sparsely populated region.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic standards with opportunities for community-integrated learning. By utilizing local resources and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Fossil area, the charter school aims to prepare students for both higher education and workforce readiness. With a focus on character development and student engagement, Fossil Charter School serves as a primary educational anchor for local families, striving to provide high-quality instruction despite the challenges often faced by remote, rural educational institutions.
2,494
Total Students
56.7
Full-Time Teachers
44.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    2,254 (90.5%)
  • Hispanic
    112 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    58 (2.3%)
  • Black
    28 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    24 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Fossil SD 21J
Phone: (541)763-4384
Website: http://www.fossilschools.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 2,494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 44.0
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 199
Grade 1 267
Grade 2 296
Grade 3 319
Grade 4 347
Grade 5 328
Grade 6 289
Grade 7 247
Grade 8 181
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 3
Gender Ratio