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#827 of 1,226 schools in OR
Stearns Elementary School
Elementary School · Klamath County Sd · Klamath Falls, OR
A Klamath County Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3641 Crest St, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
- Math 18% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stearns Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Stearns 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Klamath Falls), 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
$64,272
Median home value
$251,100
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Muffett's Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Peterson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Crosspoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Ferguson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 511 | 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.
Klamath County Sd
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #18 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stearns Elementary School is listed in Klamath County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stearns Elementary School
Stearns Elementary School is a public elementary school in Klamath Falls, OR, part of Klamath County Sd, serving approximately 350 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #827 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stearns Elementary School
What grades does Stearns Elementary School serve?
Stearns Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Stearns Elementary School?
Stearns Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stearns Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stearns Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stearns Elementary School rank in OR?
Stearns Elementary School ranks #827 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Stearns Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stearns Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Stearns Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stearns Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stearns Elementary School a charter school?
No, Stearns Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stearns Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Stearns Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stearns Elementary School?
74.9% of students at Stearns 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Klamath County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.6%
- Phone
- (541) 883-5063
- Area population (ZIP 97603)
- 32,212
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 97603; 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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