Excellent
#117 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 10% in state
Island City Elementary School
Elementary School · La Grande Sd 1 · Island City, OR
A La Grande Sd 1 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10201 W 4th St, Island City, OR 97850
- Math 55% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Island City Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
64.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Island City 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$62,411
Median home value
$264,700
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97850; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Apostolic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| La Grande Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Heidi Ho Kindergarten & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–K | 2.4 mi | 30 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Grande Sd 1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Island City Elementary School is listed in La Grande SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Island City Elementary School
Island City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Island City, OR, part of La Grande Sd 1, serving approximately 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Island City Elementary School
What grades does Island City Elementary School serve?
Island City Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Island City Elementary School?
Island City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Island City Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Island City Elementary School rank in OR?
Island City Elementary School ranks #117 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Island City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Island City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Island City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Island City Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Island City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Island City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Island City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Island City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Island City Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Island City 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
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (541) 663-3270
- Area population (ZIP 97850)
- 16,545
- Area average commute
- 13.3 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 97850; 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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