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 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
98%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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