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#779 of 1,226 schools in OR
Elmira Elementary School
Elementary School · Fern Ridge Sd 28j · Elmira, OR
A Fern Ridge Sd 28j elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
88960 Territorial Rd, Elmira, OR 97437
- Math 29% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elmira Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Elmira 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average340/100K
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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
$91,128
Median home value
$446,700
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Veneta Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fern Ridge Sd 28j
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmira Elementary School is listed in Fern Ridge SD 28J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmira Elementary School
Elmira Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elmira, OR, part of Fern Ridge Sd 28j, serving approximately 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmira Elementary School
What grades does Elmira Elementary School serve?
Elmira Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Elmira Elementary School?
Elmira Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmira Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmira Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmira Elementary School rank in OR?
Elmira Elementary School ranks #779 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Elmira Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmira Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Elmira Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmira Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elmira Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elmira Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmira Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elmira Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmira Elementary School?
37.1% of students at Elmira 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
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (541) 935-8214
- Area population (ZIP 97437)
- 2,462
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 97437; 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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