Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Faulconer-chapman 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 18% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 34% 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: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Faulconer-Chapman School's attendance zone covers the entire Sheridan, OR school district, encompassing approximately 63 square miles. The average drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Faulconer-chapman School's student population of 515 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Faulconer-chapman 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 Faulconer-chapman School is 0.53, 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
#1023 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
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)53.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faulconer-chapman School's ranking?
Faulconer-chapman School is ranked #1023 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Faulconer-chapman School?
515 students attend Faulconer-chapman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Faulconer-chapman School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Faulconer-chapman School?
Faulconer-chapman School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Faulconer-chapman School offer ?
Faulconer-chapman School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Faulconer-chapman School part of?
Faulconer-chapman School is part of Sheridan SD 48j School District.
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