Below Average
#1060 of 1,226 schools in OR
Vernonia Elementary School
Elementary School · Vernonia Sd 47j · Vernonia, OR
A Vernonia Sd 47j elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Missouri Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064
- Math 16% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vernonia Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vernonia 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. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,125
Median home value
$360,100
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Vernonia SD 47J
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mist Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 31 | 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.
Vernonia Sd 47j
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vernonia Elementary School is listed in Vernonia SD 47J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernonia Elementary School
Vernonia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vernonia, OR, part of Vernonia Sd 47j, serving approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,060 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernonia Elementary School
What grades does Vernonia Elementary School serve?
Vernonia Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vernonia Elementary School?
Vernonia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernonia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernonia Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernonia Elementary School rank in OR?
Vernonia Elementary School ranks #1,060 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Vernonia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernonia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Vernonia Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernonia Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vernonia Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vernonia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernonia Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vernonia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernonia Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Vernonia 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
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (503) 429-1333
- Area population (ZIP 97064)
- 3,730
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 97064; 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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