Home > Oregon > Columbia County

Vernonia SD 47j School District

Item: Vernonia SD 47j School District
Rating: 1
Author: Public School Review

1201 Texas Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064-1447

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (503) 429-5891

www.vernonia.k12.or.us

Top Rankings

Vernonia SD 47j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Overview

This School District

This State (OR)

# Schools

4 Schools

1,021 Schools

# Students

554 Students

367,096 Students

# Teachers

38 Teachers

21,034 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

Grade	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
Kind	29	163
1	37	178
2	43	187
3	46	197
4	34	194
5	48	201
6	54	199
7	44	178
8	41	180

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Vernonia SD 47j 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (OR)

#176 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Overall School District Rank Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District
2023	#176
2022	#174
2021	#116
2019	#170
2018	#129
2017	#151
2016	#131
2015	#151
2014	#120
2013	#124
2012	#122
2011	#176
2010	#149

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

10%

31%

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Math Proficiency Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	10%	31%
2022	14%	31%
2021	22%	32%
2019	23%	40%
2018	30%	41%
2017	28%	42%
2016	35%	43%
2015	29%	42%
2014	53%	63%
2013	50%	63%
2012	50%	64%
2011	46%	63%
2010	60%	71%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

28%

44%

View Data

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2022	28%	44%
2021	37%	47%
2019	38%	54%
2018	30%	56%
2017	43%	55%
2016	43%	57%
2015	46%	56%
2014	67%	72%
2013	70%	72%
2012	72%	74%
2011	70%	81%
2010	71%	78%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

25-29%

30%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2022	27%	30%
2021	30%	35%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

85%

81.3%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Graduation Rate Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	85%	81%
2022	74%	81%
2021	74%	81%
2020	84%	84%
2019	74%	81%
2018	84%	80%
2017	84%	78%
2016	84%	77%
2015	74%	76%
2014	64%	74%
2013	74%	72%
2012	72%	71%
2011	74%	70%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(2022-23)

53.1%

43.8%

View Data

Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	53.1%	43.8%
2022	50.2%	42.4%
2021	35.8%	31.8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31

0.60

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	0.28	0.59
2022	0.29	0.58
2021	0.27	0.58
2020	0.26	0.57
2019	0.26	0.56
2018	0.21	0.56
2017	0.21	0.55
2016	0.21	0.55
2015	0.19	0.54
2014	0.23	0.54
2013	0.27	0.53
2012	0.29	0.53
2011	0.32	0.52
2010	0.24	0.50
2009	0.20	0.49
2008	0.23	0.48
2007	0.25	0.47
2006	0.21	0.43
2005	0.18	0.44
2004	0.16	0.42
2003	0.13	0.39
2002	0.09	0.38
2001	0.10	0.35
2000	0.14	0.32
1999	0.08	0.30
1998	0.10	0.29
1997	0.09	0.27
1996	0.10	0.27
1995	0.13	0.26
1994	0.12	0.24
1993	0.13	0.22
1992	0.12	0.22
1991	0.09	0.21
1990	0.09	0.21
1989	0.08	0.19
1988	0.10	0.19

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison (1990-2023)

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	1%	1%
2022	2%	1%
2021	2%	1%
2020	3%	1%
2019	3%	1%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	1%
2016	1%	1%
2015	1%	2%
2014	2%	2%
2013	4%	2%
2012	3%	2%
2011	4%	2%
2010	5%	3%
2009	6%	3%
2008	7%	3%
2007	7%	3%
2006	6%	2%
2005	5%	3%
2004	3%	3%
2003	2%	3%
2002	1%	2%
2000	2%	2%
1999	1%	2%
1998	2%	2%
1997	1%	2%
1996	1%	2%
1995	1%	2%
1994	1%	2%
1993	2%	2%
1992	1%	2%
1991	1%	2%
1990	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	1%	4%
2022	1%	4%
2021	2%	4%
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%
2018	1%	4%
2017	1%	4%
2016	1%	4%
2015	1%	4%
2014	1%	4%
2012	1%	4%
2011	1%	4%
2010	2%	5%
2009	3%	6%
2008	4%	5%
2007	3%	5%
2006	3%	5%
2005	2%	5%
2004	2%	5%
2003	2%	4%
2002	2%	5%
2001	3%	4%
2000	2%	4%
1999	1%	3%
1998	1%	3%
1997	2%	3%
1996	2%	3%
1995	2%	3%
1994	1%	3%
1993	2%	3%
1992	2%	3%
1991	1%	3%
1990	1%	3%
1989	1%	3%
1988	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

10%

26%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	9%	25%
2022	9%	25%
2021	7%	25%
2020	7%	24%
2019	7%	24%
2018	6%	23%
2017	6%	23%
2016	6%	23%
2015	5%	22%
2014	6%	22%
2013	8%	21%
2012	6%	21%
2011	6%	21%
2010	6%	20%
2009	3%	18%
2008	3%	18%
2007	3%	17%
2006	2%	16%
2005	3%	15%
2004	1%	14%
2003	1%	13%
2002	1%	12%
2001	2%	11%
2000	3%	9%
1999	2%	9%
1998	2%	8%
1997	2%	7%
1996	3%	7%
1995	3%	6%
1994	3%	6%
1993	2%	5%
1992	3%	5%
1991	2%	4%
1990	2%	4%
1989	3%	3%
1988	3%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

n/a

View Data

Showing 1992–2011. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2011)

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2011	1%	2%
2010	2%	4%
2007	1%	4%
2005	1%	4%
2004	1%	3%
2003	1%	3%
2002	1%	3%
1995	1%	3%
1993	1%	2%
1992	1%	2%
1991	1%	2%
1990	1%	2%
1989	1%	2%
1988	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

82%

58%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	85%	59%
2022	84%	60%
2021	85%	60%
2020	86%	61%
2019	86%	62%
2018	89%	62%
2017	89%	63%
2016	89%	63%
2015	90%	64%
2014	88%	64%
2013	85%	65%
2012	84%	65%
2011	82%	66%
2010	85%	68%
2009	88%	69%
2008	86%	70%
2007	86%	71%
2006	89%	74%
2005	89%	73%
2004	92%	75%
2003	94%	77%
2002	95%	78%
2001	95%	80%
2000	93%	82%
1999	96%	83%
1998	95%	84%
1997	95%	85%
1996	94%	85%
1995	93%	86%
1994	94%	87%
1993	93%	88%
1992	93%	88%
1991	95%	89%
1990	95%	89%
1989	95%	90%
1988	95%	90%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2023)

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	4%	7%
2022	4%	7%
2021	4%	7%
2020	3%	7%
2019	3%	6%
2018	3%	6%
2017	3%	6%
2016	3%	6%
2015	3%	5%
2014	3%	5%
2013	3%	5%
2012	6%	5%
2011	5%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,184 is higher than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $21,527 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

This School District

This State (OR)

Total Revenue

$13 MM

$11,633 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Revenues Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	$13 MM	$17 MM
2022	$12 MM	$15 MM
2021	$10 MM	$14 MM
2020	$12 MM	$13 MM
2019	$9 MM	$13 MM
2018	$9 MM	$12 MM
2017	$8 MM	$10 MM
2016	$8 MM	$10 MM
2015	$7 MM	$9 MM
2014	$8 MM	$9 MM
2012	$22 MM	$9 MM
2011	$8 MM	$9 MM
2010	$7 MM	$9 MM
2009	$10 MM	$9 MM
2008	$9 MM	$9 MM
2007	$7 MM	$8 MM
2006	$6 MM	$8 MM
2005	$5 MM	$7 MM
2004	$6 MM	$7 MM
2003	$5 MM	$7 MM
2002	$6 MM	$8 MM
2001	$6 MM	$7 MM
2000	$6 MM	$7 MM
1999	$6 MM	$7 MM
1998	$6 MM	$7 MM
1997	$5 MM	$6 MM
1996	$5 MM	$5 MM
1995	$4 MM	$4 MM
1992	$4 MM	$2 MM
1990	$4 MM	$2 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$12 MM

$12,018 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Expenditure Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	$12 MM	$16 MM
2022	$11 MM	$14 MM
2021	$11 MM	$13 MM
2020	$11 MM	$13 MM
2019	$10 MM	$12 MM
2018	$9 MM	$11 MM
2017	$9 MM	$11 MM
2016	$8 MM	$10 MM
2015	$9 MM	$9 MM
2014	$8 MM	$9 MM
2012	$29 MM	$8 MM
2011	$19 MM	$9 MM
2010	$9 MM	$9 MM
2009	$9 MM	$9 MM
2008	$10 MM	$9 MM
2007	$6 MM	$8 MM
2006	$8 MM	$8 MM
2005	$6 MM	$7 MM
2004	$5 MM	$8 MM
2003	$6 MM	$8 MM
2002	$6 MM	$8 MM
2001	$6 MM	$7 MM
2000	$6 MM	$7 MM
1999	$6 MM	$7 MM
1998	$6 MM	$7 MM
1997	$7 MM	$6 MM
1996	$5 MM	$5 MM
1995	$4 MM	$4 MM
1992	$4 MM	$3 MM
1990	$3 MM	$2 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$23,184

$21,572

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	$22,733	$18,758
2022	$20,722	$17,083
2021	$19,431	$17,612
2020	$20,309	$15,550
2019	$17,204	$15,425
2018	$16,966	$13,735
2017	$14,812	$13,275
2016	$15,033	$13,680
2015	$11,964	$10,566
2014	$14,577	$11,408
2012	$38,201	$11,203
2011	$12,784	$10,658
2010	$11,267	$10,566
2009	$16,286	$11,034
2008	$13,691	$10,713
2007	$9,100	$9,592
2006	$10,297	$10,288
2005	$7,156	$8,933
2004	$8,778	$9,082
2003	$7,279	$8,131
2002	$8,201	$8,626
2001	$7,773	$7,836
2000	$6,930	$7,798
1999	$6,796	$7,145
1998	$6,682	$7,139
1997	$6,216	$6,622
1995	$5,783	$6,500
1992	$5,322	$5,437
1990	$5,139	$5,096

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$21,527

$22,286

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

Year	Vernonia SD 47j School District	Oregon
2023	$21,108	$18,426
2022	$19,457	$16,403
2021	$20,121	$16,448
2020	$18,695	$15,079
2019	$18,892	$14,517
2018	$17,313	$13,171
2017	$17,374	$13,719
2016	$14,764	$13,839
2015	$16,230	$10,394
2014	$13,810	$11,426
2012	$49,516	$10,613
2011	$31,533	$10,638
2010	$15,285	$10,394
2009	$14,825	$11,196
2008	$14,228	$10,893
2007	$8,918	$9,644
2006	$14,248	$9,826
2005	$7,881	$9,204
2004	$7,195	$9,658
2003	$7,893	$8,745
2002	$7,845	$8,621
2001	$7,280	$8,219
2000	$6,970	$7,139
1999	$7,106	$7,276
1998	$6,595	$7,067
1997	$8,831	$6,935
1995	$5,412	$5,974
1992	$5,333	$5,702
1990	$4,754	$5,457

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Vernonia SD 47j School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mist Elementary School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

69163 Hwy 47
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486

Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Vernonia Middle School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333

Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #33.

Vernonia Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333

Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Recent Articles

October 21, 2026

Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?

Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.

October 21, 2026

Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?

Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.

October 21, 2026

When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide

Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.

Quick Facts (26-27)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 554 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
: 85% (Top 20% in OR)
: Bottom 50%
: 10% (Btm 50%)
: 28% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education