Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yoshikai Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yoshikai Elementary School serves the northeast part of Salem, OR, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yoshikai Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yoshikai 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 Yoshikai Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#876 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
78%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
12%
57%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dolphins
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yoshikai Elementary School's ranking?
Yoshikai Elementary School is ranked #876 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Yoshikai Elementary School?
478 students attend Yoshikai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Yoshikai Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yoshikai Elementary School?
Yoshikai Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yoshikai Elementary School offer ?
Yoshikai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yoshikai Elementary School part of?
Yoshikai Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Yoshikai Elementary School located?
Yoshikai Elementary School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
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