River Mill Elementary School

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River Mill Elementary School ranks 346 th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

River Mill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Estacada, Oregon, serving 492 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Estacada School District 108, which is ranked 44 out of 140 school districts in the state.

River Mill Elementary School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 462nd out of 709 Oregon elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 346th out of 710 in 2023-2024. However, the school's academic performance in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics remains mixed compared to state and district averages. While 5th-grade ELA proficiency is above average, 3rd and 4th-grade ELA, as well as all grade levels in Mathematics, are below the state and district levels. The school's strengths lie in its support for Hispanic and special education students, who perform particularly well. But the school should focus on addressing achievement gaps for White students and those from low-income backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Kelso Elementary School consistently outperforms River Mill Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, while Clackamas River Elementary School, within the same district, has similar demographic and performance characteristics. River Mill Elementary also stands out for ranking 1st out of 1 Oregon elementary school for military-connected students, suggesting a focus on supporting this specific student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

850 N Broadway St
Estacada, OR 97023-8582

(503) 630-8517

District: Estacada School District 108

SchoolDigger Rank:
346^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,452

Students who attend River Mill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Estacada Middle School
High:	Estacada High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

Number of students: 492

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.8%

Hispanic:

18.1%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Mill Elementary School ranks better than 51.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.11. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (18.1%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Mill Elementary School is 21.8. (See more...)

Compare River Mill Elementary School employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Mill Elementary School is $13,452.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Mill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks River Mill Elementary School 346^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See River Mill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Estacada School District 108:

SchoolDigger ranks Estacada School District 108 44^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River Mill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at River Mill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	36.04	462^nd	709	34.8%
2019	42.67	394^th	705	44.1%
2022	35.07	448^th	706	36.5%
2023	33.15	461^st	706	34.7%
2024	46.11	346^th	710	51.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at River Mill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	42.40	238^th	481	50.5%
2023	40.50	116^th	231	49.8%
2024	68.86	54^th	299	81.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Mill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	33.64	476^th	640	25.6%
2019	30.21	463^rd	597	22.4%
2022	35.28	444^th	703	36.8%
2023	34.81	405^th	595	31.9%
2024	66.93	93^rd	523	82.2%

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Rank History for Female students at River Mill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	46.28	373^rd	681	45.2%
2019	49.40	310^th	621	50.1%
2022	30.39	450^th	646	30.3%
2023	31.71	444^th	652	31.9%
2024	47.01	308^th	658	53.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at River Mill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.10	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at River Mill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	30.31	488^th	680	28.2%
2019	31.60	442^nd	623	29.1%
2022	39.32	382^nd	654	41.6%
2023	34.00	428^th	665	35.6%
2024	43.34	339^th	662	48.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at River Mill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	25.70	396^th	475	16.6%
2019	47.36	187^th	364	48.6%
2022	57.31	97^th	339	71.4%
2023	62.14	81^st	360	77.5%
2024	53.01	124^th	365	66.0%

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Rank History for White students at River Mill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	38.46	443^rd	683	35.1%
2019	43.52	380^th	662	42.6%
2022	27.95	513^th	666	23.0%
2023	26.30	500^th	656	23.8%
2024	43.12	364^th	670	45.7%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for River Mill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2016	218	3	8	57	3	18	0	307
2017	234	2	8	72	3	19	0	338
2018	252	2	8	76	4	19	0	361
2019	283	1	5	77	4	30	1	401
2020	280	4	4	77	3	30	1	399
2021	308	4	2	87	2	30	1	434
2022	304	1	2	75	1	31	1	415
2023	358	1	2	89	3	38	1	492

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 River Mill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	307	17.0	18.0	85.3
2017	338	17.1	19.7	60.9
2018	361	21.0	17.1	58.2
2019	401	22.0	18.2	51.6
2020	399	20.3	19.6	51.6
2021	434	22.8	19.0	n/a
2022	415	21.5	19.3	n/a
2023	492	22.4	21.8	47.6

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 River Mill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	307	17.0	18.0	85.3
2017	338	17.1	19.7	60.9
2018	361	21.0	17.1	58.2
2019	401	22.0	18.2	51.6
2020	399	20.3	19.6	51.6
2021	434	22.8	19.0	n/a
2022	415	21.5	19.3	n/a
2023	492	22.4	21.8	47.6

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 River Mill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$10,704
2020	n/a	n/a	$11,078
2021	n/a	n/a	$11,260
2022	$961 (6.8%)	$13,146 (93.2%)	$14,107
2023	$554 (4.1%)	$12,898 (95.9%)	$13,452

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Mill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 394^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 461^st of 706 Elementary schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Mill Elementary School)	50	33.8	16.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Estacada School District 108)	43.9	32.2	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Mill Elementary School)	39.4	31.6	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Estacada School District 108)	36.4	27.9	8.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (River Mill Elementary School)	47.9	43.7	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Estacada School District 108)	46	38.1	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Mill Elementary School)	50	24.1	25.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Estacada School District 108)	38	24	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (River Mill Elementary School)	42.1	35.4	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Estacada School District 108)	44.7	47.2	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Mill Elementary School)	36.8	25.3	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Estacada School District 108)	28.3	23	5.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (River Mill Elementary School)	25	21.5	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Estacada School District 108)	29.3	26.1	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	401	492	22.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	77	89	15.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	283	358	26.5%
Two or More Races	30	38	26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	47.6%	4.1%

Schools Near River Mill Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)						OSAS Mathematics (2024)						OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River Mill Elementary School	Public	K-5	850 N Broadway St	Estacada	97023	Clackamas County	Estacada School District 108	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 630-8517	492	22	21.8	47.6%	358 (72.8%)	1 (0.2%)	89 (18.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.7%)	46.1	346^th of 710 public elementary schools	51.3%		33.2	461^st of 706 public elementary schools	34.7%	115	40.9	44.3	49.5				43.3	31.6	14.0				33.3		$13,452	$554	$12,899
Clackamas River Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 NE 2nd Ave	Estacada	97023	Clackamas County	Estacada School District 108	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 630-8552	449	20	22.4	47.9%	359 (80.0%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (11.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.7%)	33.4	463^rd of 710 public elementary schools	34.8%		21.7	576^th of 706 public elementary schools	18.4%	113	39.2	38.9	34.7				42.5	31.1	6.9				13.9		$14,008	$462	$13,546
Firwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	42900 SE Trubel Rd	Sandy	97055	Clackamas County	Oregon Trail School District 46	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 668-8005	479	23	21.2	40.5%	348 (72.7%)	2 (0.4%)	78 (16.3%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.6%)	66.4	196^th of 710 public elementary schools	72.4%		59.9	246^th of 706 public elementary schools	65.2%	50	54.2	41.4	50.7				58.5	46.4	42.5				32.4		$14,805	$640	$14,164
Sandy Grade School	Public	K-5	38955 Pleasant St	Sandy	97055	Clackamas County	Oregon Trail School District 46	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 668-8065	335	18	18.2	60.3%	236 (70.4%)	11 (3.3%)	55 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	27 (8.1%)	66.3	197^th of 710 public elementary schools	72.3%		65.1	208^th of 706 public elementary schools	70.5%	11	44.4	47.4	53.6				57.4	47.4	44.6				32.1		$15,350	$554	$14,796
Springwater Environmental Sciences School	Public, Charter	K-8	16491 S Springwater Rd	Oregon City	97045	Clackamas County	Oregon City School District 62	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 631-7700	198	9	22.1		163 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.1%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.1%)	81.3	109^th of 710 public elementary schools	84.6%		78	124^th of 706 public elementary schools	82.4%	15	52.4	66.7	76.2	54.2	57.1	60.0	59.1	42.9	38.1	47.8	30.8	53.3	61.1	53.3	$5,619	$512	$5,107
Redland Elementary School	Public	K-5	18131 S Redland Rd	Oregon City	97045	Clackamas County	Oregon City School District 62	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 785-8500	496	22	23.0	27.2%	382 (77.0%)	4 (0.8%)	62 (12.5%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.3%)	24.5	545^th of 710 public elementary schools	23.2%		30.4	491^st of 706 public elementary schools	30.5%	54	26.2	28.8	33.7				21.4	22.5	25.6				21.8		$16,247	$768	$15,479
Kelso Elementary School	Public	K-5	34651 SE Kelso Rd	Boring	97009	Clackamas County	Oregon Trail School District 46	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 668-8020	331	19	17.4	31.1%	276 (83.4%)	5 (1.5%)	25 (7.6%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (4.8%)	66.2	199^th of 710 public elementary schools	72.0%		85.3	86^th of 706 public elementary schools	87.8%	113	50.0	45.1	62.9				45.9	52.9	42.9				28.4		$16,926	$699	$16,227
Clarkes Elementary School	Public	K-5	19100 S Windy City Rd	Mulino	97042	Clackamas County	Molalla River School District 35	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 632-3290	154	10	15.4	35.7%	133 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	83.4	101^st of 710 public elementary schools	85.8%		65.5	206^th of 706 public elementary schools	70.8%	105	52.0	52.2	70.3				70.8	43.5	59.5				48.6		$15,875	$99	$15,776
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School	Public	K-8	15600 SE 232nd Dr	Damascus	97089	Clackamas County	Gresham-Barlow School District 10J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 658-3171	450	25	17.9	26.4%	355 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.9%)	7 (1.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.3%)	69.1	178^th of 710 public elementary schools	74.9%		76.8	134^th of 706 public elementary schools	81.0%	44	42.9	44.7	60.0	67.3	51.3	58.7	36.7	45.7	54.5	46.2	48.7	42.6	30.9	51.5	$17,793	$1,247	$16,546
Beavercreek Elementary School	Public	K-5	21944 S Yeoman Rd	Beavercreek	97004	Clackamas County	Oregon City School District 62	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 785-8350	465	21	22.1	30.3%	367 (78.9%)	2 (0.4%)	54 (11.6%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.1%)	38.5	410^th of 710 public elementary schools	42.3%		41.9	383^rd of 706 public elementary schools	45.8%	27	25.6	29.5	52.9				25.6	36.4	34.3				29.3		$15,502	$758	$14,744

Frequently Asked Questions about River Mill Elementary School

What schools do graduates of River Mill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend River Mill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Estacada Middle School
High : Estacada High School

What district is River Mill Elementary School in?

Estacada School District 108

How many students attend River Mill Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 492 students attended River Mill Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of River Mill Elementary School?

Students at River Mill Elementary School are 73% White, 18% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Is River Mill Elementary School a good school?

River Mill Elementary School ranks 346^th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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