Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Keating Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keating Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Keating Elementary School's student population of 21 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Keating Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
95%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% OR state average).
How many students attend Keating Elementary School?
21 students attend Keating Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Keating Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keating Elementary School?
Keating Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Keating Elementary School offer ?
Keating Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keating Elementary School part of?
Keating Elementary School is part of Baker SD 5j School District.
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