Latham Elementary School (Closed 2020)

32112 Latham Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Latham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
78 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
40-49%
40%
(18-19)
40-49%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
5%
1%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
27%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
86%
57%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
14%
0.26

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%

Showing 2011–2025. 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Latham Elementary School?
78 students attend Latham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Latham Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Latham Elementary School?
Latham Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Latham Elementary School offer ?
Latham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Latham Elementary School part of?
Latham Elementary School is part of South Lane School District 45j3.

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