Oak Heights Elementary School

605 Elm St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oak Heights 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 15-19% (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 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Oak Heights Elementary School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Oak Heights 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 Oak Heights Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#994 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
31%
25-29%
44%
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
81%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Heights Elementary School is ranked #994 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Oak Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School, Foster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Oak Heights Elementary School?
300 students attend Oak Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Oak Heights Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Heights Elementary School?
Oak Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Heights Elementary School offer ?
Oak Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Heights Elementary School part of?
Oak Heights Elementary School is part of Sweet Home SD 55 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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