Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Schirle Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schirle Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Schirle Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Schirle Elementary School often compared to?
Schirle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Sumpter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Schirle Elementary School?
296 students attend Schirle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Schirle Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schirle Elementary School?
Schirle Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Schirle Elementary School offer ?
Schirle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Schirle Elementary School part of?
Schirle Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Schirle Elementary School located?
Schirle Elementary School is located in the Sunnyslope neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Sunnyslope.
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