Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Salish Ponds 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salish Ponds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Salish Ponds Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Salish Ponds 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 Salish Ponds Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1188 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
52%
26%
Black
10%
3%
White
23%
58%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
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 Salish Ponds Elementary School's ranking?
Salish Ponds Elementary School is ranked #1188 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Salish Ponds Elementary School often compared to?
Salish Ponds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School, Multnomah Learning Academy, Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Salish Ponds Elementary School?
327 students attend Salish Ponds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Salish Ponds Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salish Ponds Elementary School?
Salish Ponds Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salish Ponds Elementary School offer ?
Salish Ponds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salish Ponds Elementary School part of?
Salish Ponds Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
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