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#737 of 1,226 schools in OR
Henry L Slater Elementary School
Elementary School · Harney County Sd 3 · Burns, OR
A Harney County Sd 3 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 N Fairview Ave, Burns, OR 97720
- Math 28% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry L Slater Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
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 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 28 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry L Slater 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,778
Median home value
$170,600
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97720; 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.
Harney County Sd 3
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry L Slater Elementary School is listed in Harney County SD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry L Slater Elementary School
Henry L Slater Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burns, OR, part of Harney County Sd 3, serving approximately 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #737 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry L Slater Elementary School
What grades does Henry L Slater Elementary School serve?
Henry L Slater Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Henry L Slater Elementary School?
Henry L Slater Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry L Slater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry L Slater Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry L Slater Elementary School rank in OR?
Henry L Slater Elementary School ranks #737 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Henry L Slater Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry L Slater Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Henry L Slater Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry L Slater Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry L Slater Elementary School a charter school?
No, Henry L Slater Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry L Slater Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Henry L Slater Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry L Slater Elementary School?
53.1% of students at Henry L Slater 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
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (541) 573-7201
- Area population (ZIP 97720)
- 4,456
- Area average commute
- 15.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 97720; 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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