Serving 257 students in grades 4-6, Windy River 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 14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 77% 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: 4-6
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Windy River Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windy River 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 Windy River Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#1114 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
75%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
23%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windy River Elementary School's ranking?
Windy River Elementary School is ranked #1114 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Windy River Elementary School?
257 students attend Windy River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Windy River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windy River Elementary School?
Windy River Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Windy River Elementary School offer ?
Windy River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windy River Elementary School part of?
Windy River Elementary School is part of Morrow SD 1 School District.
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