Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Riley Creek 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riley Creek Elementary School's attendance zone serves the entire Gold Beach, OR school district, covering an extensive area of approximately 925.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 27.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 43.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riley Creek Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Riley Creek 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 Riley Creek Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#774 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
19%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-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 Riley Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Riley Creek Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Riley Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Riley Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Driftwood Elementary School, Azalea Middle School, Kalmiopsis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Riley Creek Elementary School?
212 students attend Riley Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Riley Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riley Creek Elementary School?
Riley Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riley Creek Elementary School offer ?
Riley Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riley Creek Elementary School part of?
Riley Creek Elementary School is part of Central Curry SD 1 School District.
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