Henry L Slater Elementary School

800 N Fairview Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry L Slater Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Henry L Slater Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
349 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Henry L Slater 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 Henry L Slater Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#468 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
32%
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35-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
13%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
77%
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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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry L Slater Elementary School's ranking?
Henry L Slater Elementary School is ranked #468 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Henry L Slater Elementary School?
349 students attend Henry L Slater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Henry L Slater Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry L Slater Elementary School?
Henry L Slater Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henry L Slater Elementary School offer ?
Henry L Slater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Henry L Slater Elementary School part of?
Henry L Slater Elementary School is part of Harney County SD 3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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