Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sisters Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 14% 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-4
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sisters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sisters Elementary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sisters 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 Sisters Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#127 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
86%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisters Elementary School's ranking?
Sisters Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sisters Elementary School?
398 students attend Sisters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sisters Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sisters Elementary School?
Sisters Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sisters Elementary School offer ?
Sisters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sisters Elementary School part of?
Sisters Elementary School is part of Sisters SD 6 School District.
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