Powers Elementary School

Powers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Powers, OR, part of the Powers SD 31. The school serves approximately 63 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 88.6th percentile among OR schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 20% proficiency in math, 12 points below the state average and 24% in reading/language arts, 19 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $49,940, where 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 63 students, Powers Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Powers Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.