Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Salish Ponds 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 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salish Ponds Elementary School serves the southern part of Fairview, OR, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 2.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salish Ponds Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Salish Ponds 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 Salish Ponds Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1159 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
27%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salish Ponds Elementary School's ranking?
Salish Ponds Elementary School is ranked #1159 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Salish Ponds Elementary School often compared to?
Salish Ponds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School, Multnomah Learning Academy, Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Salish Ponds Elementary School?
330 students attend Salish Ponds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Salish Ponds Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salish Ponds Elementary School?
Salish Ponds Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salish Ponds Elementary School offer ?
Salish Ponds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salish Ponds Elementary School part of?
Salish Ponds Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
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