Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Falls City 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Falls City Elementary School's student population of 118 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falls City 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 Falls City Elementary School is 0.24, which is less 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
#1177 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
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 Falls City Elementary School's ranking?
Falls City Elementary School is ranked #1177 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Falls City Elementary School?
118 students attend Falls City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Falls City Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls City Elementary School?
Falls City Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Falls City Elementary School offer ?
Falls City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Falls City Elementary School part of?
Falls City Elementary School is part of Falls City SD 57 School District.
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