Sam Case Elementary School

459 Ne 12th St
Newport, OR 97365
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 375 students in grades 3-5, Sam Case 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 38% (Top 1% in OR)
  • : 49% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Sam Case Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
375 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sam Case Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
38%
40%
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(18-19)
49%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sam Case Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
38%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sam Case Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
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White
50%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Sam Case Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sam Case Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sam Case Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sam Case Elementary School often compared to?
Sam Case Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toledo Elementary School, Yaquina View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Sam Case Elementary School?
375 students attend Sam Case Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sam Case Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Case Elementary School?
Sam Case Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sam Case Elementary School offer ?
Sam Case Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Sam Case Elementary School part of?
Sam Case Elementary School is part of Lincoln County SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 38% (Top 1%)
  • : 49% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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