Powers School District 31

High School Hill Rd
Powers, OR 97466
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Powers School District 31 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 117 students in Powers School District 31. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Powers School District 31 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
117 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Powers School District 31, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#127 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
31%
25-29%
44%
≤20%
30%
(20-21)
≥50%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.60
% American Indian
9%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
69%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
22%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,444 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,410 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,444
$18,279
Spending / Student
$20,410
$19,325

Best Powers School District 31 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powers Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Poplar St
Powers, OR 97466
(541) 439-2281
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Powers High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
High School Hill Rd
Powers, OR 97466
(541) 439-2291
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Powers School District 31?
Powers School District 31 manages 2 public schools serving 117 students.
What is the rank of Powers School District 31?
Powers School District 31 is ranked #144 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Powers School District 31?
69% of Powers School District 31 students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Powers School District 31?
Powers School District 31 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Powers School District 31's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,410 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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