Yoncalla Elementary School

Yoncalla Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in the rural community of Yoncalla, Oregon. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade students, it has an enrollment of 187 pupils and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1 with ten full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The academic performance at Yoncalla Elementary places it in the 30th percentile among Oregon schools based on MySchoolScout’s rating system, indicating that while there is room for improvement, the school focuses on student development and growth.

In state assessments, only 33% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts/Reading, and a lower percentage—17%—are proficient or above in Math. Yoncalla Elementary School is situated in a remote rural area where community ties run deep, offering a close-knit environment for its students.

With an enrollment of 187 students, Yoncalla Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Yoncalla Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.