Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Takena 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Attendance Zone: Takena Elementary School serves the west part of Albany, OR, covering an area of approximately 13.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Takena Elementary School's student population of 122 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Takena Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
75%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% OR state average).
How many students attend Takena Elementary School?
122 students attend Takena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Takena Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Takena Elementary School?
Takena Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Takena Elementary School offer ?
Takena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Takena Elementary School part of?
Takena Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
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