Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Keizer 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 15% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Keizer Elementary School serves the north part of Salem, OR, covering an 8.3 square mile area. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keizer Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Keizer 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 Keizer 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
#1024 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
53%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
35%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue & White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keizer Elementary School's ranking?
Keizer Elementary School is ranked #1024 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Keizer Elementary School?
565 students attend Keizer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Keizer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keizer Elementary School?
Keizer Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Keizer Elementary School offer ?
Keizer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keizer Elementary School part of?
Keizer Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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