Serving 350 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 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stearns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Stearns Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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 0.63, 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
#994 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
51%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
350 students attend Stearns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Stearns Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 13:1, 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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