Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Driftwood 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Driftwood Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Port Orford, OR, covering an area of approximately 515.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located 20.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Driftwood Elementary School's student population of 174 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Driftwood 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 Driftwood Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#593 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 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)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driftwood Elementary School's ranking?
Driftwood Elementary School is ranked #593 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Driftwood Elementary School often compared to?
Driftwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riley Creek Elementary School, Kalmiopsis 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Driftwood Elementary School?
174 students attend Driftwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Driftwood Elementary School students are White, 7% 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 Driftwood Elementary School?
Driftwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Driftwood Elementary School offer ?
Driftwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Driftwood Elementary School part of?
Driftwood Elementary School is part of Port Orford-Langlois SD 2cj School District.
School Reviews
Review Driftwood Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
