Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Peterson 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 33% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Peterson Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Peterson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peterson Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#652 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
63%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
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 is Peterson Elementary School's ranking?
Peterson Elementary School is ranked #652 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Peterson Elementary School often compared to?
Peterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferguson Elementary School, Shasta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Peterson Elementary School?
574 students attend Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Peterson Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% 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 Peterson Elementary School?
Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peterson Elementary School part of?
Peterson Elementary School is part of Klamath County School District.
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