Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pelican Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pelican Elementary School serves the northern part of Klamath Falls, OR, covering an attendance zone of approximately 26 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelican Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pelican Elementary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pelican Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelican Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#553 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-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 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-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 Pelican Elementary School's ranking?
Pelican Elementary School is ranked #553 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pelican Elementary School often compared to?
Pelican Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph Conger Elementary School, Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Pelican Elementary School?
257 students attend Pelican Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pelican Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelican Elementary School?
Pelican Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pelican Elementary School offer ?
Pelican Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelican Elementary School part of?
Pelican Elementary School is part of Klamath Falls City Schools.
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