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#1155 of 1,226 schools in OR
Colton Elementary School
Elementary School · Colton Sd 53 · Colton, OR
A Colton Sd 53 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30439 S Grays Hill Rd, Colton, OR 97017
- Math 15% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colton Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 34 points since 2020, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,111/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,295
Median home value
$590,600
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
92.1%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Clarkes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Country Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Colton Sd 53
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,974NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colton Elementary School is listed in Colton SD 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colton Elementary School
Colton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colton, OR, part of Colton Sd 53, serving approximately 194 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colton Elementary School
What grades does Colton Elementary School serve?
Colton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Colton Elementary School?
Colton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colton Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colton Elementary School rank in OR?
Colton Elementary School ranks #1,155 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Colton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colton Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Colton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Colton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colton Elementary School?
43.3% of students at Colton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (503) 824-3536
- Area population (ZIP 97017)
- 3,449
- Area average commute
- 45.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97017; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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