Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waverly 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waverly Elementary School serves the northern part of Albany, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waverly Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Waverly 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 Waverly Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1041 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
56%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly Elementary School's ranking?
Waverly Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Waverly Elementary School often compared to?
Waverly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Shore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Waverly Elementary School?
204 students attend Waverly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Waverly Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waverly Elementary School?
Waverly Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waverly Elementary School offer ?
Waverly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waverly Elementary School part of?
Waverly Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
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