Excellent
#206 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 17% in state
Wallowa Elementary School
Elementary School · Wallowa Sd 12 · Wallowa, OR
A Wallowa Sd 12 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO Box 425, Wallowa, OR 97885
- Math 38% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wallowa Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 29 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wallowa 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,708
Median home value
$359,000
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97885; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wallowa Sd 12
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wallowa Elementary School is listed in Wallowa SD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wallowa Elementary School
Wallowa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wallowa, OR, part of Wallowa Sd 12, serving approximately 102 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wallowa Elementary School
What grades does Wallowa Elementary School serve?
Wallowa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wallowa Elementary School?
Wallowa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallowa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallowa Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wallowa Elementary School rank in OR?
Wallowa Elementary School ranks #206 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Wallowa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wallowa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Wallowa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallowa Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wallowa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wallowa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wallowa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wallowa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallowa Elementary School?
47.1% of students at Wallowa 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wallowa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (541) 886-2061
- Area population (ZIP 97885)
- 1,222
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 97885; 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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