Riley Creek Elementary School

94350 6th St
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 213 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 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riley Creek Elementary School's student population of 213 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Riley Creek 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 Riley Creek Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#784 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
31%
35-39%
44%
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
78%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
20%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riley Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Riley Creek Elementary School is ranked #784 out of 1,196 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 Azalea Middle School, Kalmiopsis Elementary School, Driftwood 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?
213 students attend Riley Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Riley Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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