Fossil Elementary School (Closed 2009)

404 Main St
Fossil, OR 97830
Fossil Elementary School serves 43 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
43 students

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
4%
White
98%
57%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
2%
0.04

Showing 2000–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
67%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fossil School District 21j
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fossil Elementary School?
43 students attend Fossil Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fossil Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fossil Elementary School?
Fossil Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fossil Elementary School offer ?
Fossil Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fossil Elementary School part of?
Fossil Elementary School is part of Fossil School District 21j.

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