Aiken Elementary School

1297 W Idaho Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aiken Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aiken Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Aiken Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
243 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Aiken Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aiken Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
#418 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aiken Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
59%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
36%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Aiken Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aiken Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aiken Elementary School's ranking?
Aiken Elementary School is ranked #418 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Aiken Elementary School often compared to?
Aiken Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alameda Elementary School, Four Rivers Community School, May Roberts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Aiken Elementary School?
243 students attend Aiken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Aiken Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aiken Elementary School?
Aiken Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aiken Elementary School offer ?
Aiken Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aiken Elementary School part of?
Aiken Elementary School is part of Ontario SD 8c School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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