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#671 of 1,226 schools in OR
Pelican Elementary School
Elementary School · Klamath Falls City Schools · Klamath Falls, OR
A Klamath Falls City Schools elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 McLean St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
- Math 46% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pelican Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
90.5%
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.
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Where Pelican 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Klamath Falls), 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
$53,333
Median home value
$266,500
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Conger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Mills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 304 | 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.
Klamath Falls City Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pelican Elementary School is listed in Klamath Falls City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pelican Elementary School
Pelican Elementary School is a public elementary school in Klamath Falls, OR, part of Klamath Falls City Schools, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #671 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pelican Elementary School
What grades does Pelican Elementary School serve?
Pelican Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pelican Elementary School?
Pelican Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelican Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelican Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pelican Elementary School rank in OR?
Pelican Elementary School ranks #671 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Pelican Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pelican Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Pelican Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pelican Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pelican Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pelican Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pelican Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pelican Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pelican Elementary School?
90.5% of students at Pelican 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
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Klamath County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (541) 883-4765
- Area population (ZIP 97601)
- 22,751
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 97601; 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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