Thurston Elementary School

Thurston Elementary School serves 381 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Springfield, Oregon, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking 104th out of 1,231 Oregon schools, Thurston places in the 92nd percentile statewide for academic achievement. The school demonstrates strong academic performance across core subjects, with 59% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and 52% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics.

These solid results reflect the dedication of Thurston's 23 full-time equivalent teachers, who maintain a manageable student-teacher ratio of 16.6 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. Located on Thurston Road in the 97478 ZIP code area, the school serves a community where the median household income is $74,334 and median home values reach $335,300. About 22% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the local poverty rate stands at 12.9%.

The surrounding neighborhood population of nearly 39,300 creates a substantial community base. Thurston Elementary operates within Springfield's small city environment, providing students with both educational excellence and the benefits of a close-knit community setting in Lane County.