Elgin SD 23 School District

1111 Division St
Elgin, OR 97827-8182
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 384 students in Elgin SD 23 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 19% (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 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,293 Schools
# Students
384 Students
539,478 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
29,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elgin SD 23 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#158 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
31%
30-34%
44%
10-14%
30%
70%
81.3%
(2022-23)
48.1%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
90%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,565 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,563. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,768 is less than the state median of $22,277. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$11,633 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,018 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,565
$21,563
Spending / Student
$19,768
$22,277

Best Elgin SD 23 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Birch
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2021
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elgin SD 23 School District?
Elgin SD 23 School District manages 2 public schools serving 384 students.
What is the rank of Elgin SD 23 School District?
Elgin SD 23 School District is ranked #160 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elgin SD 23 School District?
Elgin SD 23 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $19,768 is less than the state median of $22,277. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (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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