Top Rankings
Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 57 public elementary schools serving 25,613 students in Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Oregon.
Public Elementary Schools in Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
65 Schools
1,027 Schools
# Students
38,612 Students
367,441 Students
# Teachers
1,864 Teachers
20,839 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%

Graduation Rate
80%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.59
# American Indian Students
293 Students
3,950 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
834 Students
14,976 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
17,955 Students
92,275 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
25%
# Black Students
604 Students
8,831 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
15,072 Students
215,165 Students
% White Students
39%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1,203 Students
3,290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,482 Students
27,772 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,472
35,045
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,769
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,812
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,748
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,923
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,977
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,907
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,951
36,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,119
37,438
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,139
3,418
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,439
3,820
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,205
4,067
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,151
4,446
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,984 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,466 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$656 MM
$9,902 MM

Spending
$790 MM
$10,468 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,984
$18,279

Spending / Student
$20,466
$19,325

Best Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Kalapuya Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2085 Wilmington Ave Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2110
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2110
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
Sumpter Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Rockwood St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brush College Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2623 Doaks Ferry Rd Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3132
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3132
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Candalaria Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
935 Hansen Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2160 Jewel St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3175
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3175
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Rank: #1212.
Straub Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 Wilmington Ave Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2030
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1313.
Pringle Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 Reed Ln Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Chapman Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Doaks Ferry Rd Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3195
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3195
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Clear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7425 Meadowglen St N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Schirle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1075 8th St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #1818.
Judson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1919.
Whiteaker Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1605 Lockhaven Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #2020.
Gubser Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6610 14th Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3275
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3275
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1132 19th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Grant Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #2323.
Crossler Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Davis Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #2424.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4871 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2525.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Waln Dr Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-2062
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-2062
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #2626.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #2727.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Venice St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-5570
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-5570
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #2828.
Salem Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3495 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3187
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3187
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #2929.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Pringle Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #3030.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #3131.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 46th Pl Se
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3332
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3332
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #3232.
Harritt Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2112 Linwood St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3457
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3457
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #3333.
Yoshikai Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Jade St Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3438
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3438
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #3434.
Claggett Creek Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Alder Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3701
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3701
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #3535.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Bayne St Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3454
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3454
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
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