Turner Elementary School

Summary:

Turner Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 415 students in grades K-5 in the Cascade School District in Turner, Oregon. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Oregon elementary schools over the past decade, with a current 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Turner Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Turner's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 60%, 54.3%, and 61.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 49.1% and the state's 39%. In mathematics, Turner's students scored 65.2%, 50%, and 46.6% proficient or better, outperforming the district and state averages. The school also excels in serving its diverse student population, ranking among the top schools in Oregon for Hispanic, low-income, and special education student achievement.

When compared to other schools in the Cascade School District, Turner Elementary consistently outperforms Aumsville Elementary and Cloverdale Elementary in academic achievement, though Cloverdale also performs well. The school's strong performance is likely attributed to its high spending per student, effective strategies for supporting low-income students, and reasonable student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7800 School Ave
       Turner, OR  97392


(503) 749-8060

District: Cascade School District 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,939 Help


Students who attend Turner Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cascade Junior High School
High:    Cascade Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Hispanic:
13.3%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Turner Elementary School ranks better than 83.5% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Cascade School District 5! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.15. (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 (79%), Hispanic (13.3%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cascade School District 5. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turner Elementary School is 18.4, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Cascade School District 5! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turner Elementary School is $15,939, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Cascade School District 5!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Turner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Turner Elementary School 117th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Turner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cascade School District 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cascade School District 5 29th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Turner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Turner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.16 336th 586 42.7%
2005 56.89 287th 629 54.4%
2006 54.98 320th 636 49.7%
2007 50.24 325th 652 50.2%
2008 53.64 326th 655 50.2%
2009 76.33 126th 665 81.1%
2010 75.99 131st 674 80.6%
2011 47.94 396th 695 43.0%
2012 33.27 547th 730 25.1%
2013 33.08 523rd 707 26.0%
2014 82.60 88th 695 87.3%
2015 54.32 290th 706 58.9%
2016 46.22 369th 697 47.1%
2017 44.74 376th 701 46.4%
2018 66.65 216th 709 69.5%
2019 72.01 162nd 705 77.0%
2022 51.74 295th 706 58.2%
2023 65.43 207th 706 70.7%
2024 80.15 117th 710 83.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Turner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.01 49th 481 89.8%
2022 38.23 127th 215 40.9%
2024 67.46 57th 299 80.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Turner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.13 177th 640 72.3%
2019 68.67 123rd 597 79.4%
2022 52.09 291st 703 58.6%
2023 45.27 312th 595 47.6%
2024 88.52 21st 523 96.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Turner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.58 230th 681 66.2%
2019 80.39 103rd 621 83.4%
2022 36.80 399th 646 38.2%
2023 62.16 205th 652 68.6%
2024 80.08 101st 658 84.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Turner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.72 187th 680 72.5%
2019 52.83 266th 623 57.3%
2022 63.48 191st 654 70.8%
2023 65.73 191st 665 71.3%
2024 75.60 131st 662 80.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Turner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.25 195th 475 58.9%
2023 82.48 34th 360 90.6%
2024 92.28 13th 365 96.4%
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Rank History for White students at Turner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.99 213th 683 68.8%
2019 65.60 201st 662 69.6%
2022 44.92 355th 666 46.7%
2023 56.23 271st 656 58.7%
2024 75.14 140th 670 79.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, December 21, 2012

Open Quote I appreciate all the things Turner Elementary does to help kids. My son just spent two days during the Christmas break reading, doing computer programs and playing in the gym. Most of the teachers helped and they were on break. I love that they care enough to work on their days off! It is a great school. Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, August 8, 2011

Open Quote I was a student, parent of a student and now a volunteer at Turner Elementary. It was a great school and keeps getting better. I'm thankful for such a caring staff and love being part of it. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, June 11, 2010

Open Quote Excellent school. We love the staff!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Turner Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 135 5 1 21 5 n/a n/a 0 167
1996 135 5 1 21 5 n/a n/a 0 167
1997 186 3 1 26 6 n/a n/a 0 222
1998 192 0 1 23 3 n/a n/a 0 219
1999 189 3 8 22 2 n/a n/a 0 224
2000 195 2 3 21 4 n/a n/a 0 225
2001 209 1 1 21 3 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 198 1 3 32 7 n/a n/a 6 247
2003 198 1 3 32 7 n/a n/a 6 247
2004 189 0 2 37 7 n/a n/a 6 241
2005 186 4 0 29 14 n/a n/a 2 235
2006 197 5 2 22 11 n/a n/a 0 237
2007 199 0 1 21 10 n/a n/a 8 239
2008 139 1 0 14 3 n/a n/a 12 169
2009 132 1 0 19 4 n/a n/a 13 169
2010 126 0 1 17 1 n/a n/a 11 156
2011 123 2 0 31 3 2 9 0 170
2012 149 2 0 39 5 1 10 0 206
2013 151 3 0 38 3 2 7 0 204
2014 160 3 0 33 3 2 10 0 211
2015 183 0 2 34 2 2 7 0 230
2016 219 2 5 32 4 2 7 0 271
2017 244 0 5 38 4 3 5 0 299
2018 249 2 8 42 4 3 3 0 311
2019 241 3 6 37 4 1 14 0 306
2020 264 4 9 54 0 0 16 0 347
2021 278 4 10 50 0 1 17 0 360
2022 318 3 9 47 3 2 22 1 405
2023 328 3 7 55 3 3 16 0 415

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 Turner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 167 8.5 19.6 43.7
1996 167 8.5 19.6 43.7
1997 222 10.2 21.8 35.6
1998 219 8.5 25.8 36.5
1999 224 10.5 21.3 41.1
2000 225 11.4 19.7 45.3
2001 235 12.3 19.1 40.9
2002 247 12.8 19.3 46.9
2003 247 12.8 19.3 46.9
2004 241 13.7 17.6 51.5
2005 235 12.3 19.1 45.5
2006 237 13.0 18.2 46.8
2007 239 14.3 16.7 45
2008 169 13.8 12.2 43.9
2009 169 12.5 13.5 46.2
2010 156 11.0 14.1 45.5
2011 170 10.7 15.8 43.5
2012 206 10.0 20.4 49.5
2013 204 10.0 20.3 53.9
2014 211 10.3 20.4 51.7
2015 230 12.0 19.1 50.4
2016 271 13.0 20.8 38
2017 299 13.7 21.8 33.8
2018 311 15.7 19.8 32.5
2019 306 16.0 19.1 34.6
2020 347 16.7 20.7 31.4
2021 360 17.7 20.3 34.7
2022 405 20.0 20.1 n/a
2023 415 22.5 18.4 32.8

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 Turner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 167 8.5 19.6 43.7
1996 167 8.5 19.6 43.7
1997 222 10.2 21.8 35.6
1998 219 8.5 25.8 36.5
1999 224 10.5 21.3 41.1
2000 225 11.4 19.7 45.3
2001 235 12.3 19.1 40.9
2002 247 12.8 19.3 46.9
2003 247 12.8 19.3 46.9
2004 241 13.7 17.6 51.5
2005 235 12.3 19.1 45.5
2006 237 13.0 18.2 46.8
2007 239 14.3 16.7 45
2008 169 13.8 12.2 43.9
2009 169 12.5 13.5 46.2
2010 156 11.0 14.1 45.5
2011 170 10.7 15.8 43.5
2012 206 10.0 20.4 49.5
2013 204 10.0 20.3 53.9
2014 211 10.3 20.4 51.7
2015 230 12.0 19.1 50.4
2016 271 13.0 20.8 38
2017 299 13.7 21.8 33.8
2018 311 15.7 19.8 32.5
2019 306 16.0 19.1 34.6
2020 347 16.7 20.7 31.4
2021 360 17.7 20.3 34.7
2022 405 20.0 20.1 n/a
2023 415 22.5 18.4 32.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Turner 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 $11,900
2020 n/a n/a $12,152
2021 n/a n/a $12,583
2022 n/a $14,241 (100.0%) $14,241
2023 $1,137 (7.1%) $14,801 (92.9%) $15,939

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Turner Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 207th of 706 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Turner Elementary School)54.751.6
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cascade School District 5)48.244.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Turner Elementary School)56.658.1
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cascade School District 5)5349.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Turner Elementary School)52.655.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade School District 5)50.848.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Turner Elementary School)56.447.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cascade School District 5)43.836.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Turner Elementary School)64.152.6
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade School District 5)51.351.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Turner Elementary School)57.929.8
 28.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cascade School District 5)26.532.6
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Turner Elementary School)47.730.2
 17.5%
   5th Grade Science (Cascade School District 5)28.227.8
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students306415
 35.6%
African American33
American Indian43
 25%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic3755
 48.6%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White241328
 36.1%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.6%32.8%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Turner Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended Turner Elementary School.

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

Middle : Cascade Junior High School
High : Cascade Senior High School

Turner Elementary School ranks 117th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Turner Elementary School are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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