Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elmira Elementary School ranks in the top 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elmira Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Elmira, OR, encompassing approximately 195.3 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.8 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point of 22.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmira Elementary School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elmira Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmira Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
26%
White
85%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmira Elementary School's ranking?
Elmira Elementary School is ranked #543 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Elmira Elementary School often compared to?
Elmira Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Territorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Elmira Elementary School?
261 students attend Elmira Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Elmira Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmira Elementary School?
Elmira Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elmira Elementary School offer ?
Elmira Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmira Elementary School part of?
Elmira Elementary School is part of Fern Ridge SD 28j School District.
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