Jerome Prairie Elementary School (Closed 2014)

2555 Walnut Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jerome Prairie Elementary School serves 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(12-13)
45-49%
63%
(12-13)
70-74%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
78%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% OR state average).
How many students attend Jerome Prairie Elementary School?
188 students attend Jerome Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Jerome Prairie Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jerome Prairie Elementary School?
Jerome Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jerome Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Jerome Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jerome Prairie Elementary School part of?
Jerome Prairie Elementary School is part of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District.

Recent Articles

Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today
Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today
An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.
Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026
Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026
Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.