Aiken Elementary School

1297 W Idaho Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 333 students in grades 2-3, Aiken 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Aiken Elementary School serves the southeast part of Ontario, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aiken Elementary School's student population of 333 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Aiken Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aiken Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#743 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
31%
25-29%
44%
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
68%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
28%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
(22-23)
16.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aiken Elementary School's ranking?
Aiken Elementary School is ranked #743 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Aiken Elementary School often compared to?
Aiken Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alameda Intermediate School, Four Rivers Community School, May Roberts Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Aiken Elementary School?
333 students attend Aiken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Aiken Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aiken Elementary School?
Aiken Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aiken Elementary School offer ?
Aiken Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aiken Elementary School part of?
Aiken Elementary School is part of Ontario SD 8c School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Aiken Elementary School serves the southeast part of Ontario, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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