Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Butte Creek 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butte Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Butte Creek Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Butte Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butte Creek Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
75%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butte Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Butte Creek Elementary School is ranked #470 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Butte Creek Elementary School?
297 students attend Butte Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Butte Creek Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butte Creek Elementary School?
Butte Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Butte Creek Elementary School offer ?
Butte Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Butte Creek Elementary School part of?
Butte Creek Elementary School is part of Silver Falls SD 4j School District.
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