Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santiam 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 25-29% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santiam Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
Santiam Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santiam Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#832 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
79%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santiam Elementary School's ranking?
Santiam Elementary School is ranked #832 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Santiam Elementary School often compared to?
Santiam Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stayton Middle School, Sublimity Elementary School 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Santiam Elementary School?
255 students attend Santiam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Santiam Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santiam Elementary School?
Santiam Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santiam Elementary School offer ?
Santiam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santiam Elementary School part of?
Santiam Elementary School is part of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District.
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