Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph Conger 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph Conger Elementary School serves the southwest part of Klamath Falls, OR, covering an attendance area of approximately 26.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Conger Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student, every day, whatever it takes!
School Rankings
Joseph Conger 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 Joseph Conger Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
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 Joseph Conger Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Conger Elementary School is ranked #909 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Joseph Conger Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Conger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pelican Elementary School, Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Joseph Conger Elementary School?
269 students attend Joseph Conger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Joseph Conger Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Conger Elementary School?
Joseph Conger Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph Conger Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Conger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Conger Elementary School part of?
Joseph Conger Elementary School is part of Klamath Falls City Schools.
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