South Prairie Elementary School

6855 S Prairie Rd
Tillamook, OR 97141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 276 students in grades 2-3, South Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 36% 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: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Prairie Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

South Prairie 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 South Prairie Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#759 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Prairie Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Prairie Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Prairie Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
64%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in South Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of South Prairie Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
South Prairie Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are South Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
South Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Elementary School, Nestucca K8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend South Prairie Elementary School?
276 students attend South Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South Prairie Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Prairie Elementary School?
South Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Prairie Elementary School offer ?
South Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is South Prairie Elementary School part of?
South Prairie Elementary School is part of Tillamook SD 9 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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