Edwards Elementary School

715 E 8th
Newberg, OR 97132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edwards 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Edwards Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Edwards 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 Edwards Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#562 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
32%
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30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
45%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
50%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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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 Edwards Elementary School's ranking?
Edwards Elementary School is ranked #562 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Edwards Elementary School?
445 students attend Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Edwards Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwards Elementary School?
Edwards Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edwards Elementary School offer ?
Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edwards Elementary School part of?
Edwards Elementary School is part of Newberg SD 29j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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