Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Knight 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% (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 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Knight Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Knight 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 William Knight Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#581 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 William Knight Elementary School's ranking?
William Knight Elementary School is ranked #581 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are William Knight Elementary School often compared to?
William Knight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker Prairie Middle School, Canby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 William Knight Elementary School?
311 students attend William Knight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of William Knight Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Knight Elementary School?
William Knight Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Knight Elementary School offer ?
William Knight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Knight Elementary School part of?
William Knight Elementary School is part of Canby SD 86 School District.
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