Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Vale 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 35% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vale Elementary School serves the southeast part of Vale, OR, covering an area of approximately 273.9 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vale Elementary School's student population of 438 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Vale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vale Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#564 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vale Elementary School's ranking?
Vale Elementary School is ranked #564 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Vale Elementary School often compared to?
Vale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willowcreek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Vale Elementary School?
438 students attend Vale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Vale Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vale Elementary School?
Vale Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vale Elementary School offer ?
Vale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vale Elementary School part of?
Vale Elementary School is part of Vale SD 84 School District.
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