Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nehalem Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 174 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in OR
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Nehalem 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 Nehalem Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Nehalem Elementary School?
174 students attend Nehalem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Nehalem Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nehalem Elementary School?
Nehalem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nehalem Elementary School offer ?
Nehalem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nehalem Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 174 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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