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#1174 of 1,226 schools in OR
Four Corners Elementary School
Elementary School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Elma Ave SE, Salem, OR 97317
- Math 9% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Four Corners Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Four Corners 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$81,208
Median home value
$382,500
Median rent
$1,370/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eyre Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Auburn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Miller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Brush College Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 265 | 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.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #49 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Four Corners Elementary School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Four Corners Elementary School
Four Corners Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,174 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Four Corners Elementary School
What grades does Four Corners Elementary School serve?
Four Corners Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Four Corners Elementary School?
Four Corners Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Corners Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Corners Elementary School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Four Corners Elementary School rank in OR?
Four Corners Elementary School ranks #1,174 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Four Corners Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Four Corners Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Four Corners Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Four Corners Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Four Corners Elementary School a charter school?
No, Four Corners Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Four Corners Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Four Corners Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Four Corners Elementary School?
66.6% of students at Four Corners 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
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.1%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3145
- Area population (ZIP 97317)
- 26,165
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 97317; 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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