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Springfield SD 19 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 6,267 students in Springfield SD 19 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Oregon.
Public Elementary Schools in Springfield SD 19 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
21 Schools
1,027 Schools
# Students
9,142 Students
367,441 Students
# Teachers
513 Teachers
20,839 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Springfield SD 19 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 76% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Graduation Rate
76%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
79 Students
3,950 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
77 Students
14,976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,147 Students
92,275 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
25%
# Black Students
102 Students
8,831 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
6,000 Students
215,165 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
45 Students
3,290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
622 Students
27,772 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
648
35,045
# Students in 1st Grade:
619
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
683
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
696
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
677
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
734
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
659
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
730
36,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
696
37,438
# Students in 9th Grade:
805
3,418
# Students in 10th Grade:
834
3,820
# Students in 11th Grade:
726
4,067
# Students in 12th Grade:
635
4,446
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,273 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,428 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$149 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,273
$18,279
Spending / Student
$15,428
$19,325
Best Springfield SD 19 School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7345 Thurston Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6411
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6411
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Douglas Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3680 Jasper Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6387
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6387
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Yolanda Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Yolanda Ave
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6418
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6418
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 66th St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6308
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6308
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Thurston Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6300 Thurston Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6368
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6368
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2109 J St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6395
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6395
Grades: K-5
| 249 students
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth Page Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Hayden Bridge Rd
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6407
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6407
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
Walterville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40589 Mckenzie Hwy
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6415
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6415
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Rank: #99.
Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1084 G St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-8865
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-8865
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1010.
Briggs Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2355 Yolanda Ave
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6350
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #1111.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Aspen St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6383
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6383
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1212.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 Filbert Ln
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6403
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6403
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1313.
Agnes Stewart Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 S 32nd St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 988-2520
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 988-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #1414.
Guy Lee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
755 Harlow Rd
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6391
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6391
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1515.
Hamlin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
326 Centennial Blvd
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6356
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6356
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #1616.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 51st St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 988-2511
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 988-2511
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #1717.
Willamette Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
380 Q St Ste 13
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 246-2840
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 246-2840
Grades: 6-12
| 245 students
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