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#761 of 1,226 schools in OR
Peterson Elementary School
Elementary School · Klamath County Sd · Klamath Falls, OR
A Klamath County Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
4856 Clinton Ave, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
- Math 29% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peterson Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
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 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
75.8%
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 Peterson 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$64,272
Median home value
$251,100
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97603; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosspoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Stearns Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Ferguson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Miss Muffett's Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 36 | 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.
Klamath County Sd
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #16 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peterson Elementary School is listed in Klamath County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peterson Elementary School
Peterson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Klamath Falls, OR, part of Klamath County Sd, serving approximately 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peterson Elementary School
What grades does Peterson Elementary School serve?
Peterson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Peterson Elementary School?
Peterson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peterson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peterson Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peterson Elementary School rank in OR?
Peterson Elementary School ranks #761 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Peterson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peterson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Peterson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peterson Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Peterson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Peterson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peterson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Peterson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peterson Elementary School?
75.8% of students at Peterson 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Klamath County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (541) 883-5058
- Area population (ZIP 97603)
- 32,212
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 97603; 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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