Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Talent 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Talent Elementary School serves the southern part of Talent, OR, covering an area of approximately 99.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 17 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talent Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Talent 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 Talent Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#593 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
56%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talent Elementary School's ranking?
Talent Elementary School is ranked #593 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Talent Elementary School often compared to?
Talent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix Elementary 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Talent Elementary School?
349 students attend Talent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Talent Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talent Elementary School?
Talent Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Talent Elementary School offer ?
Talent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Talent Elementary School part of?
Talent Elementary School is part of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District.
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