Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stearns 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 45% 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: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stearns Elementary School serves the southern part of Klamath Falls, OR, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most households located within about 1.6 miles from its edge and the furthest point being 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stearns Elementary School's student population of 354 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 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 Calendar
School Rankings
Stearns 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 Stearns Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
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 Stearns Elementary School's ranking?
Stearns Elementary School is ranked #994 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Stearns Elementary School often compared to?
Stearns Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shasta Elementary School, Ferguson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Stearns Elementary School?
354 students attend Stearns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Stearns Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stearns Elementary School?
Stearns Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stearns Elementary School offer ?
Stearns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stearns Elementary School part of?
Stearns Elementary School is part of Klamath County School District.
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