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#743 of 1,226 schools in OR
Sam Case Elementary
Elementary School · Lincoln County Sd · Newport, OR
A Lincoln County Sd elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
459 NE 12th St, Newport, OR 97365
- Math 22% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sam Case Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sam Case Elementary 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,966/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport), 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
$60,736
Median home value
$418,500
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97365; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass K-12 Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | Not available | 99 | Compare → |
| Crestview Heights SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | Not available | 279 | Compare → |
| Eddyville Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | Not available | 211 | Compare → |
| Siletz Valley SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | Not available | 235 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lincoln County Sd
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #7 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,784NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sam Case Elementary is listed in Lincoln County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sam Case Elementary
Sam Case Elementary is a public elementary school in Newport, OR, part of Lincoln County Sd, serving approximately 373 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sam Case Elementary
What grades does Sam Case Elementary serve?
Sam Case Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Sam Case Elementary?
Sam Case Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Case Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Case Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sam Case Elementary rank in OR?
Sam Case Elementary ranks #743 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sam Case Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sam Case Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Sam Case Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sam Case Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sam Case Elementary a charter school?
No, Sam Case Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sam Case Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sam Case Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sam Case Elementary?
66.2% of students at Sam Case Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (541) 265-8598
- Area population (ZIP 97365)
- 10,905
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
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 97365; 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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