Excellent
#172 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 14% in state
Pratum Elementary School
Elementary School · Silver Falls Sd 4j · Salem, OR
A Silver Falls Sd 4j elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8995 Sunnyview Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
- Math 65% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pratum Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 71% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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).
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Where Pratum 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
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$64,581
Median home value
$339,100
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
52.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Howell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Livingstone Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Cesar E Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 489 | 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.
Silver Falls Sd 4j
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pratum Elementary School is listed in Silver Falls SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pratum Elementary School
Pratum Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, OR, part of Silver Falls Sd 4j, serving approximately 67 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pratum Elementary School
What grades does Pratum Elementary School serve?
Pratum Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pratum Elementary School?
Pratum Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pratum Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pratum Elementary School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pratum Elementary School rank in OR?
Pratum Elementary School ranks #172 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Pratum Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pratum Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Pratum Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pratum Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pratum Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pratum Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pratum Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pratum Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (503) 362-8812
- Area population (ZIP 97305)
- 45,044
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 97305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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