Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hallman 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 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 83% 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: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hallman Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hallman 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 Hallman Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#1165 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
73%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
17%
58%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hallman Elementary School's ranking?
Hallman Elementary School is ranked #1165 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Hallman Elementary School?
356 students attend Hallman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hallman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hallman Elementary School?
Hallman Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hallman Elementary School offer ?
Hallman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hallman Elementary School part of?
Hallman Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Hallman Elementary School located?
Hallman Elementary School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
School Reviews
5 4/28/2022
This is 10000% the best school of all time !!! I wish it went all the way to 12th grade.
4 3/21/2020
Staff are really looking at the whole student and ways to support their overall needs and development so that they are ready to learn at the level they can. The staff development is keeping everyone focused on encouraging each student to set and reach goals and every day starts with a very positive morning assembly!
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