Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vernonia 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vernonia Elementary School serves the southern part of Vernonia, OR, covering an area of approximately 140.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school being about 11.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vernonia Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vernonia 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 Vernonia Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#1101 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
78%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernonia Elementary School's ranking?
Vernonia Elementary School is ranked #1101 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Vernonia Elementary School?
206 students attend Vernonia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Vernonia Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vernonia Elementary School?
Vernonia Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vernonia Elementary School offer ?
Vernonia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vernonia Elementary School part of?
Vernonia Elementary School is part of Vernonia SD 47j School District.
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