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Mills Elementary School vs. Pelican Elementary School

Should you attend Mills Elementary School or Pelican 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
Mills Elementary School
520 E Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Pelican Elementary School
501 Mclean St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Pelican 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 10%)
Overview
Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pelican 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 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 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
304 students
253 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mills 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 Pelican Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mills Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pelican Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mills 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 Pelican Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1177 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
#839 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pelican Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(22-23 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in OR)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mills Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pelican Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
53
40
Grade 1 Students
42
51
Grade 2 Students
56
44
Grade 3 Students
57
45
Grade 4 Students
48
38
Grade 5 Students
48
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 American Indian at Pelican Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pelican Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
43%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pelican Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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
99%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District 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 Pelican Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Klamath Falls City Schools School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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