Vale Elementary School

Summary:

Vale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 436 students in grades K-6 in Vale, Oregon. The school is part of the Vale School District 84, which is ranked 8th out of 140 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Vale Elementary School's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is generally below the state and district averages, especially in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the school has some notable strengths. It has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.95% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a significant population of Hispanic students who have performed better than the overall student body on state assessments in recent years. The school also spends $14,018 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.6 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools, Willowcreek Elementary School in the Vale School District has consistently outperformed Vale Elementary on state assessments, while schools in the neighboring Ontario School District generally perform worse. The high-performing Adrian Elementary School, which is part of the Adrian School District, is located about 18 miles from Vale Elementary and has significantly higher student achievement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 403 E St W
       Vale, OR  97918-1599


(541) 473-3291

District: Vale School District 84

SchoolDigger Rank:
333rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,313 Help


Students who attend Vale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Vale Middle School
High:    Vale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.6%
Hispanic:
30.5%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vale Elementary School ranks better than 53.1% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.6%), Hispanic (30.5%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vale Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vale Elementary School is $16,313.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vale Elementary School 333rd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Vale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Vale School District 84:

SchoolDigger ranks Vale School District 84 8th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Vale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.57 224th 586 61.8%
2005 73.71 120th 629 80.9%
2006 53.44 342nd 636 46.2%
2007 36.23 454th 652 30.4%
2008 27.51 535th 655 18.3%
2009 44.49 411th 665 38.2%
2010 64.43 242nd 674 64.1%
2011 58.37 289th 695 58.4%
2012 54.43 340th 730 53.4%
2013 38.17 484th 707 31.5%
2014 49.25 370th 695 46.8%
2015 28.64 536th 706 24.1%
2016 35.86 457th 697 34.4%
2017 40.70 422nd 701 39.8%
2018 45.97 376th 709 47.0%
2019 39.02 427th 705 39.4%
2022 44.50 370th 706 47.6%
2023 42.25 376th 706 46.7%
2024 47.28 333rd 710 53.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.90 248th 481 48.4%
2022 47.63 87th 215 59.5%
2024 66.49 61st 299 79.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.15 154th 640 75.9%
2019 62.73 161st 597 73.0%
2022 44.87 365th 703 48.1%
2023 59.35 206th 595 65.4%
2024 54.26 175th 523 66.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Vale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.31 372nd 681 45.4%
2019 46.29 331st 621 46.7%
2022 51.04 273rd 646 57.7%
2023 39.17 376th 652 42.3%
2024 46.06 316th 658 52.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Vale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.33 364th 680 46.5%
2019 38.18 387th 623 37.9%
2022 37.78 394th 654 39.8%
2023 46.02 334th 665 49.8%
2024 47.30 306th 662 53.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.35 341st 475 28.2%
2019 35.97 249th 364 31.6%
2022 41.69 187th 339 44.8%
2023 52.89 122nd 360 66.1%
2024 60.17 89th 365 75.6%
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Rank History for White students at Vale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.20 332nd 683 51.4%
2019 39.86 412th 662 37.8%
2022 46.08 343rd 666 48.5%
2023 42.12 368th 656 43.9%
2024 46.17 332nd 670 50.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 521 1 11 134 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1995 562 1 9 151 3 n/a n/a 0 726
1996 562 1 9 151 3 n/a n/a 0 726
1997 554 2 8 156 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1998 369 1 5 112 8 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 340 1 6 110 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 313 1 7 119 3 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 299 0 6 117 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 274 1 3 90 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2003 274 1 3 90 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2004 316 0 2 81 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2005 291 2 3 91 2 n/a n/a 5 394
2006 309 1 4 88 6 n/a n/a 0 408
2007 296 1 3 84 1 n/a n/a 15 400
2008 311 5 5 98 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2009 315 4 6 105 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2010 341 4 8 115 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2011 313 3 7 110 1 1 3 0 438
2012 304 3 6 88 1 2 6 0 410
2013 302 0 6 97 0 2 8 0 415
2014 313 0 7 101 0 1 8 0 430
2015 316 0 7 103 0 1 6 0 433
2016 321 0 4 94 0 1 10 0 430
2017 317 1 4 100 1 2 10 0 435
2018 293 1 5 107 3 1 6 0 416
2019 310 0 3 116 3 0 11 0 443
2020 283 0 2 111 4 0 11 0 411
2021 239 0 1 105 1 0 9 0 355
2022 279 0 0 116 2 0 11 0 408
2023 298 0 1 123 4 0 10 0 436
2024 273 0 1 127 4 0 10 1 416

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 668 34.0 19.6 44.2
1995 726 35.6 20.4 48.9
1996 726 35.6 20.4 48.9
1997 720 36.5 19.7 45.4
1998 495 24.7 20.0 59.2
1999 457 22.5 20.3 59.5
2000 443 23.3 19.0 60.9
2001 422 22.0 19.2 87.2
2002 368 20.0 18.4 58.4
2003 368 20.0 18.4 58.4
2004 399 22.0 18.1 61.9
2005 394 23.5 16.8 57.8
2006 408 21.0 19.4 60.5
2007 400 22.4 17.9 58.4
2008 419 23.0 18.2 64.4
2009 431 23.0 18.7 59.9
2010 468 21.5 21.7 62.6
2011 438 22.0 19.9 61
2012 410 20.5 20.0 63.9
2013 415 20.0 20.7 63.4
2014 430 20.0 21.5 64
2015 433 23.0 18.8 63.7
2016 430 23.0 18.6 63.7
2017 435 23.0 18.9 63.7
2018 416 21.0 19.8 63.7
2019 443 23.0 19.2 63.2
2020 411 26.0 15.8 63.7
2021 355 25.1 14.1 n/a
2022 408 25.5 16.0 n/a
2023 436 24.6 17.6 870
2024 416 26.7 15.5 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 668 34.0 19.6 44.2
1995 726 35.6 20.4 48.9
1996 726 35.6 20.4 48.9
1997 720 36.5 19.7 45.4
1998 495 24.7 20.0 59.2
1999 457 22.5 20.3 59.5
2000 443 23.3 19.0 60.9
2001 422 22.0 19.2 87.2
2002 368 20.0 18.4 58.4
2003 368 20.0 18.4 58.4
2004 399 22.0 18.1 61.9
2005 394 23.5 16.8 57.8
2006 408 21.0 19.4 60.5
2007 400 22.4 17.9 58.4
2008 419 23.0 18.2 64.4
2009 431 23.0 18.7 59.9
2010 468 21.5 21.7 62.6
2011 438 22.0 19.9 61
2012 410 20.5 20.0 63.9
2013 415 20.0 20.7 63.4
2014 430 20.0 21.5 64
2015 433 23.0 18.8 63.7
2016 430 23.0 18.6 63.7
2017 435 23.0 18.9 63.7
2018 416 21.0 19.8 63.7
2019 443 23.0 19.2 63.2
2020 411 26.0 15.8 63.7
2021 355 25.1 14.1 n/a
2022 408 25.5 16.0 n/a
2023 436 24.6 17.6 870
2024 416 26.7 15.5 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $11,477
2020 n/a n/a $12,197
2021 n/a n/a $14,906
2022 $3,132 (22.3%) $10,886 (77.7%) $14,018
2023 $2,053 (12.6%) $14,260 (87.4%) $16,313

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 427th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 376th of 706 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vale Elementary School)57.133.3
 23.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vale School District 84)60.728.8
 31.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vale Elementary School)38.840
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vale School District 84)44.634.6
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vale Elementary School)41.542
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vale School District 84)51.543.3
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vale Elementary School)35.843.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Vale School District 84)4745.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vale Elementary School)43.231.7
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vale School District 84)46.730.8
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vale Elementary School)24.316.7
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Vale School District 84)26.717
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Vale Elementary School)28.414.3
 14.1%
   5th Grade Science (Vale School District 84)32.215.1
 17.1%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vale Elementary School)52.539.7
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Vale School District 84)55.742.4
 13.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vale Elementary School)39.333.3
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Vale School District 84)41.433.8
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students443436
 1.6%
African American00
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic116123
 6%
Pacific Islander00
White310298
 3.9%
Two or More Races1110
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.2%870%
 806.7%


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Students at Vale Elementary School are 66% White, 31% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Vale Elementary School ranks 333rd of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Vale Elementary School.

Students who attend Vale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vale Middle School
High : Vale High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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