Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tangent 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tangent Elementary School's student population of 123 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Campus Size
8 acres
School Rankings
Tangent 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 Tangent Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#948 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
67%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tangent Elementary School's ranking?
Tangent Elementary School is ranked #948 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Tangent Elementary School?
123 students attend Tangent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tangent Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tangent Elementary School?
Tangent Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tangent Elementary School offer ?
Tangent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tangent Elementary School part of?
Tangent Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
An excellent school, picturesque views, clean air. Awesome playground. The staff are impeccable, and the town is quaint and pleasant. The kind of place where your kids can ride their horse to school.
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