Our Successes
Grade School received “Excellent” on State Report Card
Small class sizes
Five Year District Strategic Plan
Five Year Maintenance Plan
Substantial Cash Reserves
Capital Improvement Funds
Leading Douglas County in State of the Art Computer/Technology lab
Leader in Curriculum Design and Meeting the Requirements for School Reform
Excellent Site Based Decision Making Process
Elkton is a small, historic town nestled on the banks of the Umpqua River. Timbered hills and pastured valleys surround the city, located at the junction of Highways 38 and 138 - just 35 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
The Coastal Range protects Elkton from the ocean fog, affording a sunny, temperate climate with just enough rainfall to nourish the tall trees, lush vegetation, and local vineyards.
Eugene is 50 miles to the northeast and Roseburg is 36 miles to the southeast. Both of these urban areas offer cultural diversions and excellent medical facilities.
The Elkton area is known for it’s year-round fishing of bass, steelhead, salmon, and sturgeon. Four award winning
wineries are located in town with many vineyards in the out-lying area.
The area’s soil is fertile for pastures, seed crops, berries, orchards and bountiful gardens. Visitors to Elkton often comment on the friendliness of the people, the green of the landscape, and the community’s pride in its schools and its appearance. Residents agree: Elkton is a great place to live.
Our District
Nestled in Oregon’s scenic Coastal Range, the Elkton School District offers a bountiful mix of high achieving students and a dedicated staff. The school district covers approximately 307 square miles and serves 148 students.
Our grade school earned an “excellent” rating on the Oregon State Report Card in 2005, and our high school SAT scores have surpassed state and national averages most years out of the last 20. A majority of our students pursue higher education.
101 students attend Elkton Grade School in grades Kindergarten through eight and 47 students attend Elkton High School in grades nine through twelve. The district has one administrator serving as grade school principal, high school principal and district superintendent.
The district employs 14 licensed staff members and 18 full and part-time classified employees. The grade school is enriched with a reading and math resource room. The high school offers a comprehensive program of unusual breadth for a small student population. Students with disabilities receive special education through the district and the Douglas Education Service District.
The Elkton school board is comprised of seven citizens who establish policies and govern the affairs of the district. Seven additional citizens are appointed to serve on the district budget committee. The district has an active Site Council made up of six staff members, four parents, two students, and one administrator .
ELKTON SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
The Elkton School District is committed to producing a superior, safe learning environment
that prepares graduates for further education and entry into the workforce. Students from our
district will be confident to live and work in a diverse society.
ELKTON CHARTER SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Elkton Charter School will provide a curriculum that is seamlessly articulated K-12, and aligned to the state standards to meet the Oregon requirements for a high school diploma. Taking advantage of the school’s location and staff talents, emphasis will be in the area of Natural Resources. Our students will be expected to design their personalized education plan, focusing on high, achievable goals, a strong work ethic, and self-motivation. Elkton Charter School will develop and maintain curricular content that is articulated K-12 and aligned to the state standards in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. The program for the Arts will be developed as art, music, metal shop, wood shop, agriculture, and automotive. Physical education will include elementary and secondary grades. The educational program, pupil performance standards and curriculum designed and implemented by Elkton Charter School shall meet or exceed applicable content standards adopted by the state and shall be designed to enable each pupil to achieve such standards.