Serving 219 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vernonia Elementary School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vernonia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernonia Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#622 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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 #622 out of 740 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Vernonia Elementary School?
219 students attend Vernonia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Vernonia Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernonia Elementary School?
Vernonia Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vernonia Elementary School offer ?
Vernonia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vernonia Elementary School part of?
Vernonia Elementary School is part of Vernonia SD 47j School District.
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