Greenwood Elementary School

2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greenwood 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Greenwood 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 Greenwood Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#702 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
31%
30-34%
44%
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
58%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
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 Greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Greenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Greenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Island City 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
248 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Greenwood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of La Grande SD 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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