Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Powers 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Powers Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Powers, OR, covering an area of 206 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 9.7 miles and the furthest edge extending to 15.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Powers Elementary School's student population of 62 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Powers 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 Powers Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#846 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
23%
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)32.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2010–2025. 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 Powers Elementary School's ranking?
Powers Elementary School is ranked #846 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Powers Elementary School?
62 students attend Powers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Powers Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Powers Elementary School?
Powers Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Powers Elementary School offer ?
Powers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Powers Elementary School part of?
Powers Elementary School is part of Powers SD 31 School District.
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