Battle Creek Elementary School

1640 Waln Dr Se
Salem, OR 97306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Battle Creek 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 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Battle Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Battle Creek Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#681 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Battle Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Battle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Battle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Battle Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Battle Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Battle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Battle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Battle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Battle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Battle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Battle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Battle Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Battle Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Battle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Battle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battle Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Battle Creek Elementary School is ranked #681 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Battle Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Battle Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pringle Elementary School, Sumpter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Battle Creek Elementary School?
462 students attend Battle Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Battle Creek Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battle Creek Elementary School?
Battle Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Battle Creek Elementary School offer ?
Battle Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Battle Creek Elementary School part of?
Battle Creek Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Battle Creek Elementary School located?
Battle Creek Elementary School is located in the South Gateway neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in South Gateway.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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