Overview
Fossil Charter School is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Fossil, Oregon. The school enrolls 1,929 students. It is part of the Fossil SD 21J district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Oregon state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
2% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 63% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
42.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictFossil SD 21J
County41069
CityFossil
ZIP97830
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID410525001375
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,929
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %2%
State Avg63%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)