Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nehalem Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nehalem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nehalem Elementary School's student population of 174 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nehalem Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nehalem Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#179 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
80%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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 Nehalem Elementary School's ranking?
Nehalem Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Nehalem Elementary School often compared to?
Nehalem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garibaldi Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Nehalem Elementary School?
174 students attend Nehalem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Nehalem Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nehalem Elementary School?
Nehalem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nehalem Elementary School offer ?
Nehalem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nehalem Elementary School part of?
Nehalem Elementary School is part of Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2016
One of the few schools that have a swimming pool and program. Were it not for this facility I would not have learned to swim. I was able to take life saving classes and was taught self survival in the water. Many schools spend alot of money on many sports programs but this programs has and will save many lives.
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