Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Powers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 9:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Powers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Powers Elementary School's student population of 64 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Powers 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 Powers Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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
#395 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
56%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powers Elementary School's ranking?
Powers Elementary School is ranked #395 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?
<50% 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 Powers Elementary School?
64 students attend Powers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Powers Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powers Elementary School?
Powers Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Powers Elementary School offer ?
Powers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Powers Elementary School part of?
Powers Elementary School is part of Powers SD 31 School District.
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