Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Stayton 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stayton Elementary School serves the west part of Stayton, OR, covering an area of approximately 60.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stayton Elementary School's student population of 332 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
‘We value the relationships we have built with students, parents and the community, and believe it will foster a cohesive relationship in which the success of each student is the priority.’
School Rankings
Stayton 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 Stayton Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#689 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
61%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stayton Elementary School's ranking?
Stayton Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Stayton Elementary School often compared to?
Stayton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sublimity School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Stayton Elementary School?
332 students attend Stayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Stayton Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stayton Elementary School?
Stayton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stayton Elementary School offer ?
Stayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stayton Elementary School part of?
Stayton Elementary School is part of North Santiam SD 29j School District.
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