Kelso Elementary School vs. Firwood Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kelso Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Firwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
310 students
441 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
38
71
Grade 1 Students
71
75
Grade 2 Students
47
65
Grade 3 Students
57
84
Grade 4 Students
50
74
Grade 5 Students
47
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
18%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
73%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%