Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sam Boardman 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sam Boardman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sam Boardman Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sam Boardman 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 Sam Boardman Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#967 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
80%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
18%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Boardman Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Boardman Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sam Boardman Elementary School?
350 students attend Sam Boardman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sam Boardman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Boardman Elementary School?
Sam Boardman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sam Boardman Elementary School offer ?
Sam Boardman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sam Boardman Elementary School part of?
Sam Boardman Elementary School is part of Morrow SD 1 School District.
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