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#508 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 41% in state
Siuslaw Elementary School
Elementary School · Siuslaw Sd 97j · Florence, OR
A Siuslaw Sd 97j elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2221 Oak St, Florence, OR 97439
- Math 29% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Siuslaw Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Siuslaw 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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
$58,576
Median home value
$364,600
Median rent
$1,164/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Christian School of FlorencePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Siuslaw Sd 97j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Siuslaw Elementary School is listed in Siuslaw SD 97J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Siuslaw Elementary School
Siuslaw Elementary School is a public elementary school in Florence, OR, part of Siuslaw Sd 97j, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #508 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Siuslaw Elementary School
What grades does Siuslaw Elementary School serve?
Siuslaw Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Siuslaw Elementary School?
Siuslaw Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Siuslaw Elementary School rank in OR?
Siuslaw Elementary School ranks #508 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Siuslaw Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Siuslaw Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Siuslaw Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Siuslaw Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Siuslaw Elementary School a charter school?
No, Siuslaw Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Siuslaw Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Siuslaw Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Siuslaw Elementary School?
67.6% of students at Siuslaw 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
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (541) 997-2514
- Area population (ZIP 97439)
- 15,643
- Area average commute
- 14.3 min
- Area median age
- 61.9
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 97439; 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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