Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wallowa Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wallowa Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Wallowa school district, covering approximately 915.4 square miles around Wallowa, OR, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 36 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallowa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wallowa Elementary School's student population of 96 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Wallowa Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallowa Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#340 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
97%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
43.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallowa Elementary School's ranking?
Wallowa Elementary School is ranked #340 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Wallowa Elementary School?
96 students attend Wallowa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wallowa Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wallowa Elementary School?
Wallowa Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wallowa Elementary School offer ?
Wallowa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallowa Elementary School part of?
Wallowa Elementary School is part of Wallowa SD 12 School District.
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