Serving 116 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Falls City 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Falls City Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 137.9 square miles around Falls City, OR. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falls City Elementary School's student population of 116 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 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 Rankings
Falls City 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 Falls City Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1159 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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)57.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mountaineers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls City Elementary School's ranking?
Falls City Elementary School is ranked #1159 out of 1,174 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Falls City Elementary School?
116 students attend Falls City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Falls City Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falls City Elementary School?
Falls City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Falls City Elementary School offer ?
Falls City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Falls City Elementary School part of?
Falls City Elementary School is part of Falls City SD 57 School District.
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