Howard Eccles Elementary School

562 Nw 5th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Howard Eccles Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard Eccles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Howard Eccles Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
401 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Howard Eccles 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 Howard Eccles 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#487 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Howard Eccles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howard Eccles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Howard Eccles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
23%
26%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
71%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Howard Eccles Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Howard Eccles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Howard Eccles Elementary School's ranking?
Howard Eccles Elementary School is ranked #487 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Howard Eccles Elementary School often compared to?
Howard Eccles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecile Trost Elementary School, Philander Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Howard Eccles Elementary School?
401 students attend Howard Eccles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Howard Eccles Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Eccles Elementary School?
Howard Eccles Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howard Eccles Elementary School offer ?
Howard Eccles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Howard Eccles Elementary School part of?
Howard Eccles Elementary School is part of Canby SD 86 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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