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#157 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 13% in state

Robert Frost Elementary School

Elementary School · Silver Falls Sd 4j · Silverton, OR

A Silver Falls Sd 4j elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

201 Westfield St, Silverton, OR 97381

  • Math 53% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.6% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.7% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+20.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+19.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$16,108
Chronic Absenteeism35.9%

Students at Robert Frost Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Robert Frost 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average519/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,077

Median home value

$497,700

Median rent

$1,491/mo

College educated

31.3%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97381; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Community Roots SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–60.2 mi108Compare →
Mark Twain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–51.1 mi315Compare →
Bethany Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–81.5 mi136Compare →
Victor Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5K–8Not available212Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Silver Falls Sd 4j

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#3 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

Robert Frost Elementary School is listed in Silver Falls SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert Frost Elementary School

Robert Frost Elementary School is a public elementary school in Silverton, OR, part of Silver Falls Sd 4j, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Robert Frost Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Robert Frost Elementary School is part of the Silver Falls School District and identifies its mascot as the Bears 1. The district utilizes ParentSquare for communication with families, primarily through email, text messages, and app notifications 1. Parents are encouraged to download the mobile application to update their notification preferences 1. Recent announcements from May 2026 include Teacher Appreciation Week and an Art Night event held on April 30, which was funded by the PTC, families, and volunteers for an Artist in Residence program 1. Additionally, the Silver Falls School District Board announced a vacancy for Zone 7 in May 2026, seeking applicants to fulfill a term expiring on June 30, 2027 1. A scheduled Board Work Session for April 27, 2026, was cancelled 1.
Sources (1)
  1. robertfrost.silverfallsschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert Frost Elementary School

What grades does Robert Frost Elementary School serve?

Robert Frost Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Robert Frost Elementary School?

Robert Frost Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert Frost Elementary School rank in OR?

Robert Frost Elementary School ranks #157 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Robert Frost Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert Frost Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Robert Frost Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Frost Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Robert Frost Elementary School a charter school?

No, Robert Frost Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert Frost Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Robert Frost Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Frost Elementary School?

47.9% of students at Robert Frost 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
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.9%
Area population (ZIP 97381)
15,404
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
40.4
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 97381; 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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