Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fir Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fir Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fir Grove Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fir Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fir Grove 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
#487 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
71%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fir Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Fir Grove Elementary School is ranked #487 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Fir Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Fir Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hucrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Fir Grove Elementary School?
241 students attend Fir Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fir Grove Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fir Grove Elementary School?
Fir Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fir Grove Elementary School offer ?
Fir Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fir Grove Elementary School part of?
Fir Grove Elementary School is part of Douglas County SD 4 School District.
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