Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Winter Lakes 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winter Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Winter Lakes Elementary School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Winter Lakes 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 Winter Lakes Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#959 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
58%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
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 Winter Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Winter Lakes Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 1,196 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Winter Lakes Elementary School?
131 students attend Winter Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Winter Lakes Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winter Lakes Elementary School?
Winter Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winter Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Winter Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Winter Lakes Elementary School part of?
Winter Lakes Elementary School is part of Coquille SD 8 School District.
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