Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph Conger 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Conger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Joseph Conger Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph Conger 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 Joseph Conger Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#915 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
5%
3%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Conger Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Conger Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Joseph Conger Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Conger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills Elementary School, Pelican Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Joseph Conger Elementary School?
286 students attend Joseph Conger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Joseph Conger Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Conger Elementary School?
Joseph Conger Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph Conger Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Conger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph Conger Elementary School part of?
Joseph Conger Elementary School is part of Klamath Falls City Schools School District.
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