Black Butte Elementary School

25745 Sw Forest Service Road 1
Camp Sherman, OR 97730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 20 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Black Butte 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 bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in OR)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Black Butte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Black Butte Elementary School's student population of 20 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Black Butte Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
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≥50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Black Butte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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American Indian
15%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
15%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Black Butte Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
White
60%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Black Butte Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Black Butte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Black Butte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Black Butte Elementary School?
20 students attend Black Butte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Black Butte Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Butte Elementary School?
Black Butte Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black Butte Elementary School offer ?
Black Butte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Butte Elementary School part of?
Black Butte Elementary School is part of Black Butte SD 41 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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