Below Average
#1036 of 1,226 schools in OR
Phoenix Elementary School
Elementary School · Phoenix-talent Sd 4 · Phoenix, OR
A Phoenix-talent Sd 4 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 727, Phoenix, OR 97535
- Math 24% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phoenix Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
76.2%
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 Phoenix 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,565/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$60,451
Median home value
$374,600
Median rent
$1,284/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97535; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-talent Rising AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Orchard Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Talent Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 586 | 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.
Phoenix-talent Sd 4
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phoenix Elementary School is listed in Phoenix-Talent SD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix Elementary School
Phoenix Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, OR, part of Phoenix-talent Sd 4, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,036 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix Elementary School
What grades does Phoenix Elementary School serve?
Phoenix Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Phoenix Elementary School?
Phoenix Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix Elementary School rank in OR?
Phoenix Elementary School ranks #1,036 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Phoenix Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Phoenix Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Phoenix Elementary School a charter school?
No, Phoenix Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Phoenix Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Phoenix 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
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (541) 535-3353
- Area population (ZIP 97535)
- 4,766
- Area median age
- 54.7
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 97535; 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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