Serving 353 students in grades 3-5, Sam Case 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 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sam Case Elementary serves the northwest part of Newport, OR, covering an attendance area of approximately 104 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam Case Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Sam Case 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 Case Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#591 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
40%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
48%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Case Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Case Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sam Case Elementary School often compared to?
Sam Case Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taft Elementary School, Yaquina View Elementary School, Toledo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sam Case Elementary School?
353 students attend Sam Case Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sam Case Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam Case Elementary School?
Sam Case Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sam Case Elementary School offer ?
Sam Case Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sam Case Elementary School part of?
Sam Case Elementary School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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