Serving 175 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yoncalla 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yoncalla Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Yoncalla, OR, covering approximately 159.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yoncalla Elementary School's student population of 175 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Motto
Achieving Excellence
School Rankings
Yoncalla 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 Yoncalla Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#1060 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yoncalla Elementary School's ranking?
Yoncalla Elementary School is ranked #1060 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Yoncalla Elementary School?
175 students attend Yoncalla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Yoncalla Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yoncalla Elementary School?
Yoncalla Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yoncalla Elementary School offer ?
Yoncalla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yoncalla Elementary School part of?
Yoncalla Elementary School is part of Yoncalla SD 32 School District.
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