Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thurston 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thurston Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurston Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurston Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#335 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurston Elementary School's ranking?
Thurston Elementary School is ranked #335 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Thurston Elementary School often compared to?
Thurston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Gardens Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Thurston Elementary School?
407 students attend Thurston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Thurston Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurston Elementary School?
Thurston Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thurston Elementary School offer ?
Thurston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurston Elementary School part of?
Thurston Elementary School is part of Springfield SD 19 School District.
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