Serving 416 students in grades 4-6, Otto Petersen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Otto Petersen Elementary School serves the northwest part of Scappoose, OR, covering an area of approximately 99.8 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 11.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otto Petersen Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating passionate lifelong learners for an ever-changing world
School Rankings
Otto Petersen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otto Petersen Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#665 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otto Petersen Elementary School's ranking?
Otto Petersen Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Otto Petersen Elementary School?
416 students attend Otto Petersen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Otto Petersen Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 Otto Petersen Elementary School?
Otto Petersen Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Otto Petersen Elementary School offer ?
Otto Petersen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otto Petersen Elementary School part of?
Otto Petersen Elementary School is part of Scappoose SD 1j School District.
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