Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yoshikai 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 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Yoshikai Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Yoshikai 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 Yoshikai Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#887 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
81%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
13%
59%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Yoshikai Elementary School is ranked #887 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Yoshikai Elementary School?
480 students attend Yoshikai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Yoshikai Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yoshikai Elementary School?
Yoshikai Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yoshikai Elementary School offer ?
Yoshikai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Yoshikai Elementary School part of?
Yoshikai Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Yoshikai Elementary School located?
Yoshikai Elementary School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
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