Altamont Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
67%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Altamont Elementary School?
269 students attend Altamont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Altamont Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altamont Elementary School?
Altamont Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Altamont Elementary School offer ?
Altamont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Altamont Elementary School part of?
Altamont Elementary School is part of Klamath County School District.
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