Very Good
#301 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 25% in state
Stayton Elementary School
Elementary School · North Santiam Sd 29j · Stayton, OR
A North Santiam Sd 29j elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
875 N 3rd, Stayton, OR 97383
- Math 42% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stayton Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stayton 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,274/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stayton), 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
$75,094
Median home value
$408,300
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97383; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| North Santiam Options AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Sublimity Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Mari-linn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | Not available | 167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Santiam Sd 29j
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stayton Elementary School is listed in North Santiam SD 29J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stayton Elementary School
Stayton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stayton, OR, part of North Santiam Sd 29j, serving approximately 327 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stayton Elementary School
What grades does Stayton Elementary School serve?
Stayton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Stayton Elementary School?
Stayton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stayton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stayton Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stayton Elementary School rank in OR?
Stayton Elementary School ranks #301 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Stayton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stayton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Stayton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stayton Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stayton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Stayton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stayton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Stayton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stayton Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Stayton 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.7%
- Phone
- (503) 769-2336
- Area population (ZIP 97383)
- 9,616
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 97383; 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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