Serving 129 students in grades 1-5, Optimum Learning Environment Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Mascot
Falcons
School Rankings
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
63%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Optimum Learning Environment Charter School's ranking?
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is ranked #282 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Optimum Learning Environment Charter School often compared to?
Optimum Learning Environment Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Inquiry Charter School, Howard Street Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Optimum Learning Environment Charter School?
129 students attend Optimum Learning Environment Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Optimum Learning Environment Charter School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Optimum Learning Environment Charter School?
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Optimum Learning Environment Charter School offer ?
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Optimum Learning Environment Charter School part of?
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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