Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Vale 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vale Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vale 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 Vale Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
28%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Vale Elementary School's ranking?
Vale Elementary School is ranked #562 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Vale Elementary School often compared to?
Vale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willowcreek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Vale Elementary School?
408 students attend Vale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Vale Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vale Elementary School?
Vale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vale Elementary School offer ?
Vale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Vale Elementary School part of?
Vale Elementary School is part of Vale SD 84 School District.
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