Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stearns 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stearns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Stearns Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stearns 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 Stearns Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
34%
25%
Black
3%
2%
White
46%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 Stearns Elementary School's ranking?
Stearns Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Stearns Elementary School often compared to?
Stearns Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shasta Elementary School, Ferguson 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Stearns Elementary School?
309 students attend Stearns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Stearns Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stearns Elementary School?
Stearns Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stearns Elementary School offer ?
Stearns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Stearns Elementary School part of?
Stearns Elementary School is part of Klamath County SD School District.
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