Greenwood Elementary School

2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greenwood 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenwood 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 Greenwood Elementary School is 0.27, 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)
#639 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
32%
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30-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
4%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
85%
60%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Greenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Greenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Island City 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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
255 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Greenwood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of La Grande SD 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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