Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cummings 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cummings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cummings Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cummings 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 Cummings Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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
#1132 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
36%
26%

Black
2%
3%

White
49%
58%

Hawaiian
3%
1%

Two or more races
9%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cummings Elementary School's ranking?
Cummings Elementary School is ranked #1132 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cummings Elementary School?
416 students attend Cummings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cummings Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cummings Elementary School?
Cummings Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cummings Elementary School offer ?
Cummings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cummings Elementary School part of?
Cummings Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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