Very Good
#363 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 30% in state
Kalapuya Elementary School
Elementary School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2085 Wilmington Ave NW, Salem, OR 97304
- Math 44% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kalapuya Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 48% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
Based on 22 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kalapuya 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$91,731
Median home value
$469,500
Median rent
$1,441/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97304; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush College Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Riviera Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Chapman Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Harritt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 518 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Kalapuya Elementary School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kalapuya Elementary School
Kalapuya Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalapuya Elementary School
What grades does Kalapuya Elementary School serve?
Kalapuya Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kalapuya Elementary School?
Kalapuya Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalapuya Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalapuya Elementary School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kalapuya Elementary School rank in OR?
Kalapuya Elementary School ranks #363 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Kalapuya Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalapuya Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Kalapuya Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalapuya Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Kalapuya Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kalapuya Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kalapuya Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kalapuya Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalapuya Elementary School?
66.3% of students at Kalapuya 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
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (503) 399-2110
- Area population (ZIP 97304)
- 34,846
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 97304; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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