Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kalmiopsis 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 23% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kalmiopsis Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kalmiopsis 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 Kalmiopsis Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#848 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
66%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalmiopsis Elementary School's ranking?
Kalmiopsis Elementary School is ranked #848 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Kalmiopsis Elementary School often compared to?
Kalmiopsis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Driftwood Elementary School, Riley Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Kalmiopsis Elementary School?
615 students attend Kalmiopsis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kalmiopsis Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalmiopsis Elementary School?
Kalmiopsis Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kalmiopsis Elementary School offer ?
Kalmiopsis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kalmiopsis Elementary School part of?
Kalmiopsis Elementary School is part of Brookings-Harbor SD 17c School District.
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