Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chenowith 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chenowith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chenowith Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chenowith 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 Chenowith Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1094 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
56%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
38%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chenowith Elementary School's ranking?
Chenowith Elementary School is ranked #1094 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Chenowith Elementary School often compared to?
Chenowith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dry Hollow Elementary School, Colonel Wright Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Chenowith Elementary School?
384 students attend Chenowith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Chenowith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chenowith Elementary School?
Chenowith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chenowith Elementary School offer ?
Chenowith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chenowith Elementary School part of?
Chenowith Elementary School is part of North Wasco County SD 21 School District.
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