Bush Elementary School

410 14th St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bush 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bush Elementary School's student population of 273 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
273 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bush Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
10-14%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
15-19%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bush 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
59%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bush 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%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
28%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Bush 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
72%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bush 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
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bush 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 schools are Bush Elementary School often compared to?
Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Elementary School, Englewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Bush Elementary School?
273 students attend Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bush Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bush Elementary School?
Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bush Elementary School offer ?
Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bush Elementary School part of?
Bush Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.

School Reviews

5   2/23/2024
Yeah i went here when i was in k and it was okay.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Zandra Lewis

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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