Serving 63 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than 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 9:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Powers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Powers Elementary School's student population of 63 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Powers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powers Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1066 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
70%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powers Elementary School's ranking?
Powers Elementary School is ranked #1066 out of 1,196 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?
11-19% 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?
63 students attend Powers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Powers Elementary School students are White, 19% 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 9:1, 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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