Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Heppner Elementary School ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heppner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Heppner Elementary School's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heppner Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heppner Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heppner Elementary School's ranking?
Heppner Elementary School is ranked #263 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Heppner Elementary School?
177 students attend Heppner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Heppner Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heppner Elementary School?
Heppner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heppner Elementary School offer ?
Heppner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heppner Elementary School part of?
Heppner Elementary School is part of Morrow SD 1 School District.
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