Joseph Elementary School (Closed 2012)

201 East 2nd St
Joseph, OR 97846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Joseph Elementary School serves 145 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 81%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
145 students

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(10-11)
65-69%
63%
(10-11)
80-84%
81%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
27%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
2%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

White
91%
57%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
9%
0.17

Showing 2003–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
67%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OR state average).
How many students attend Joseph Elementary School?
145 students attend Joseph Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Joseph Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Elementary School?
Joseph Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Joseph Elementary School part of?
Joseph Elementary School is part of Joseph School District 6.

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