Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sam Boardman 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sam Boardman Elementary School serves the northwest part of Boardman, OR, covering an area of approximately 193.4 square miles, with typical drive times of 20-30 minutes from various points within the zone. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance area is around 11 miles, extending up to 17.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam Boardman Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sam Boardman 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 Sam Boardman Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#883 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
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 Sam Boardman Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Boardman Elementary School is ranked #883 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sam Boardman Elementary School?
330 students attend Sam Boardman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sam Boardman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam Boardman Elementary School?
Sam Boardman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sam Boardman Elementary School offer ?
Sam Boardman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sam Boardman Elementary School part of?
Sam Boardman Elementary School is part of Morrow SD 1 School District.
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