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#1160 of 1,226 schools in OR
Driftwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Port Orford-langlois Sd 2cj · Port Orford, OR
A Port Orford-langlois Sd 2cj elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 8, Port Orford, OR 97465
- Math 14% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Driftwood Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Driftwood 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,718
Median home value
$292,100
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Port Orford-langlois Sd 2cj
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,320NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Driftwood Elementary School is listed in Port Orford-Langlois SD 2CJ; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Driftwood Elementary School
Driftwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Orford, OR, part of Port Orford-langlois Sd 2cj, serving approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,160 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Driftwood Elementary School
What grades does Driftwood Elementary School serve?
Driftwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Driftwood Elementary School?
Driftwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Driftwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Driftwood Elementary School is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Driftwood Elementary School rank in OR?
Driftwood Elementary School ranks #1,160 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Driftwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Driftwood 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 Driftwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Driftwood Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Driftwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Driftwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Driftwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Driftwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Driftwood Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Driftwood 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Curry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (541) 332-2712
- Area population (ZIP 97465)
- 1,777
- Area median age
- 64.1
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 97465; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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