Serving 92 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Applegate Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-59% (which is higher than 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Applegate Elementary School serves the southeast part of Jacksonville, OR, covering an area of approximately 93.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Applegate Elementary School's student population of 92 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Applegate Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Applegate Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Applegate Elementary School's ranking?
Applegate Elementary School is ranked #356 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Applegate Elementary School often compared to?
Applegate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruitdale Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Applegate Elementary School?
92 students attend Applegate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Applegate Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Applegate Elementary School?
Applegate Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Applegate Elementary School offer ?
Applegate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Applegate Elementary School part of?
Applegate Elementary School is part of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District.
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