Elgin SD 23 School District

1111 Division St
Elgin, OR 97827-8182
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 396 students in Elgin SD 23 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Elgin SD 23 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
396 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elgin SD 23 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#171 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
31%
30-34%
44%
10-14%
30%
40-59%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
90%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,407 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,449 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,407
$18,279
Spending / Student
$17,449
$19,325

Best Elgin SD 23 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elgin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Birch
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2021
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Stella Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Division St
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2321
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elgin SD 23 School District?
Elgin SD 23 School District manages 2 public schools serving 396 students.
What is the rank of Elgin SD 23 School District?
Elgin SD 23 School District is ranked #170 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin SD 23 School District?
90% of Elgin SD 23 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elgin SD 23 School District?
Elgin SD 23 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Elgin SD 23 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,449 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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