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#1129 of 1,226 schools in OR

Danebo Elementary School

Elementary School · Bethel Sd 52 · Eugene, OR

A Bethel Sd 52 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1265 Candlelight Dr, Eugene, OR 97402

  • Math 15% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency15.2% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.9% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$16,372
Chronic Absenteeism55.3%

Students at Danebo Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

66.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Danebo 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,642/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eugene), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,743

Median home value

$330,000

Median rent

$1,287/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

49.4%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clear Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–50.5 mi293Compare →
Prairie Mountain SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–80.6 mi572Compare →
Malabon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–50.9 mi297Compare →
Meadow View SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–81.1 mi649Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bethel Sd 52

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#11 of 11
District spending per student
$16,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Danebo Elementary School is listed in Bethel SD 52; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Danebo Elementary School

Danebo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eugene, OR, part of Bethel Sd 52, serving approximately 235 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,129 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Danebo Elementary School

What grades does Danebo Elementary School serve?

Danebo Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Danebo Elementary School?

Danebo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Danebo Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Danebo Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Danebo Elementary School rank in OR?

Danebo Elementary School ranks #1,129 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Danebo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Danebo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Danebo Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Danebo Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Danebo Elementary School a charter school?

No, Danebo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Danebo Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Danebo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Danebo Elementary School?

66.4% of students at Danebo 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
235
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Lane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.3%
Area population (ZIP 97402)
54,199
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
36.2
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 97402; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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