Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Candy Lane 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Candy Lane Elementary School's student population of 383 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Candy Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Candy Lane Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#935 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
50%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
41%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Candy Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Candy Lane Elementary School is ranked #935 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Candy Lane Elementary School?
383 students attend Candy Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Candy Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Candy Lane Elementary School?
Candy Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Candy Lane Elementary School offer ?
Candy Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Candy Lane Elementary School part of?
Candy Lane Elementary School is part of Oregon City SD 62 School District.
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