Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shasta Elementary School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shasta Elementary School serves the southern part of Klamath Falls, OR, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shasta Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shasta Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shasta 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
#582 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
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 Shasta Elementary School's ranking?
Shasta Elementary School is ranked #582 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Shasta Elementary School often compared to?
Shasta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferguson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Keno Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Shasta Elementary School?
505 students attend Shasta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Shasta Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shasta Elementary School?
Shasta Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shasta Elementary School offer ?
Shasta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shasta Elementary School part of?
Shasta Elementary School is part of Klamath County School District.
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