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Candalaria Elementary School vs. Wright Elementary School

Should you attend Candalaria Elementary School or Wright Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Candalaria Elementary School
935 Hansen Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Wright Elementary School
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Candalaria Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Candalaria Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wright Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
285 students
397 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Candalaria Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wright Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Candalaria Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wright Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Candalaria Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wright Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Candalaria Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#392 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 50%)
#215 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Candalaria Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wright Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in OR)
40-44%
(Top 30% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Candalaria Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wright Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Candalaria Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wright Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Candalaria Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wright Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
38
62
Grade 1 Students
44
54
Grade 2 Students
41
71
Grade 3 Students
43
63
Grade 4 Students
65
68
Grade 5 Students
54
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Candalaria Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Candalaria Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Candalaria Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Candalaria Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Candalaria Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Candalaria Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Candalaria Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wright Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Candalaria Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wright Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Candalaria Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wright Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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