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River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

Summary:

River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eugene, Oregon, serving 385 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Eugene School District 4J, which is ranked 20 out of 140 districts in the state.

While the school has access to adequate resources, with a relatively high spending per student of $18,989 and a student-teacher ratio between 15.9 and 17.1, its academic performance has been a concern. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics proficiency rates are generally lower than the district and state averages, ranging from 33.8% to 55.6% and 27.3% to 31.5% respectively for grades 3-5. In comparison, nearby Yujin Gakuen Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Oregon, while other nearby schools in the Eugene School District 4J, such as Cesar Chavez Elementary, Spring Creek Elementary, and Buena Vista Elementary, also outperform River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School in both ELA and mathematics.

However, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as male and Hispanic students, is relatively stronger compared to their statewide peers, suggesting the school may be effectively supporting these populations. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 35.2% in 2023-2024, while lower than the district and state averages, is still higher than the state average. Overall, River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School faces challenges in improving its academic performance, but it also has some bright spots in its support for specific student groups.


Detail:

Public K-5

 120 W Hilliard Ln
       Eugene, OR  97404-3099

(541) 790-7200

District: Eugene School District 4J

SchoolDigger Rank:
363rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,989 Help


Students who attend River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kelly Middle School
High:    North Eugene High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.4%
White:
40.3%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Compare Details River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 18th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Eugene School District 4J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.4%), White (40.3%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School is $18,989. 13 elementary schools in the Eugene School District 4J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School 363rd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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Eugene School District 4J:

SchoolDigger ranks Eugene School District 4J 20th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.83 489th 586 16.6%
2005 17.92 564th 629 10.3%
2006 58.52 289th 636 54.6%
2007 15.92 603rd 652 7.5%
2008 49.58 365th 655 44.3%
2009 54.12 325th 665 51.1%
2010 28.42 544th 674 19.3%
2011 26.84 582nd 695 16.3%
2012 9.25 703rd 730 3.7%
2013 27.11 568th 707 19.7%
2014 26.82 550th 695 20.9%
2015 26.65 550th 706 22.1%
2016 13.12 647th 697 7.2%
2017 25.98 547th 701 22.0%
2018 21.35 598th 709 15.7%
2019 26.17 543rd 705 23.0%
2022 45.29 362nd 706 48.7%
2023 48.27 329th 706 53.4%
2024 44.01 363rd 710 48.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.61 171st 179 4.5%
2022 45.11 33rd 80 58.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.43 456th 640 28.8%
2019 42.58 351st 597 41.2%
2022 45.56 358th 703 49.1%
2023 66.02 158th 595 73.4%
2024 53.36 185th 523 64.6%
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Rank History for Female students at River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.78 570th 681 16.3%
2019 29.66 468th 621 24.6%
2022 41.39 357th 646 44.7%
2023 40.13 365th 652 44.0%
2024 40.03 377th 658 42.7%
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Rank History for Male students at River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.49 555th 680 18.4%
2019 42.19 358th 623 42.5%
2022 49.59 299th 654 54.3%
2023 54.41 264th 665 60.3%
2024 48.74 299th 662 54.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.05 433rd 475 8.8%
2019 34.12 261st 364 28.3%
2022 60.47 84th 339 75.2%
2023 61.53 83rd 360 76.9%
2024 50.31 137th 365 62.5%
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Rank History for White students at River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.52 279th 683 59.2%
2019 64.50 212th 662 68.0%
2022 53.74 273rd 666 59.0%
2023 68.02 182nd 656 72.3%
2024 66.12 198th 670 70.4%
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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.

River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, October 13, 2017

Open Quote There are several problems with the ratings here.
1.) Camino del Rio is a Spanish-English bilingual immersion school with the possibility of student earning a certificate of bilingualism if they follow the 12 year program. The test scores reflect the variety in the school population - not the ability or education here.
2.) Camino del Rio has a brand new facility (2017), complete with features to be environmentally friendly, including a school garden, water features, plenty of bike racks and recapturing water. Students have regular access to technology and an open media center.
3.) Over the last decade, the school had some issues with keeping a steady principal, but the current principal for the last several years, Joel Lavin, has been a guiding light and had a positive effect on the school's culture and attitude.
4.) Other activities include the school marimba band, social justice club, Lego Robotics club, Strings program and BEST. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Open Quote El Camino del Rio/ River Road is a neighborhood and dual-immersion Spanish/English elementary school with a caring and committed staff, a top notch music program (marimbas, ukuleles, world music, movement, theater), an engaged and responsive principal and a new school building in the works.

The state test scores don't account for the situation that half of the students come from households in which Spanish is the primary language.

The rankings also don't reflect that in dual-immersion schools, typically test scores are more than made up for in higher grades simply because all of the students can work in two languages. Along with two languages, the children are intentionally made aware of a diversity of other cultures. The Spanish-speaking world is large and contains within in it many cultures. Close Quote



Enrollment information for River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 274 11 5 7 8 n/a n/a 0 305
1989 273 12 3 8 5 n/a n/a 0 301
1990 312 12 9 10 4 n/a n/a 0 347
1991 304 13 8 13 2 n/a n/a 0 340
1992 298 9 11 14 6 n/a n/a 0 338
1993 281 14 12 18 7 n/a n/a 0 332
1994 256 7 9 22 11 n/a n/a 0 305
1995 226 3 12 23 7 n/a n/a 0 271
1996 226 3 12 23 7 n/a n/a 0 271
1997 194 7 12 21 4 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 212 7 9 15 6 n/a n/a 0 249
1999 181 12 6 25 13 n/a n/a 0 237
2000 136 11 3 22 11 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 121 8 2 22 16 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 155 13 6 106 9 n/a n/a 3 292
2003 155 13 6 106 9 n/a n/a 3 292
2004 154 10 7 105 27 n/a n/a 3 306
2005 161 13 8 112 6 n/a n/a 28 328
2006 174 7 4 103 22 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 179 6 3 112 7 n/a n/a 25 332
2008 189 6 1 89 2 n/a n/a 29 316
2009 215 2 1 85 7 n/a n/a 32 342
2010 216 6 0 114 8 n/a n/a 19 363
2011 204 8 1 139 8 0 30 0 390
2012 170 6 1 141 7 0 23 0 348
2013 161 8 2 138 4 1 19 0 333
2014 164 3 2 126 3 0 18 0 316
2015 147 4 2 157 3 0 18 0 331
2016 138 5 5 172 4 0 15 0 339
2017 138 4 6 161 5 0 17 0 331
2018 147 4 4 177 4 0 17 0 353
2019 174 4 2 181 3 0 24 0 388
2020 189 4 2 200 3 2 24 0 424
2021 165 5 2 182 3 2 21 1 381
2022 165 3 2 183 0 0 27 1 381
2023 155 6 2 190 1 0 29 2 385

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 Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 14.7 20.7 25.6
1989 301 16.3 18.4 33.9
1990 347 19.2 18.0 24.2
1991 340 20.7 16.4 29.1
1992 338 20.2 16.7 26.9
1993 332 15.9 20.9 33.1
1994 305 21.0 14.5 29.5
1995 271 14.3 19.0 38.7
1996 271 14.3 19.0 38.7
1997 238 15.1 15.8 37.8
1998 249 12.6 19.8 33.7
1999 237 12.5 19.0 34.6
2000 183 11.6 15.8 47
2001 169 8.0 21.1 52.7
2002 292 16.1 18.1 78.5
2003 292 16.1 18.1 78.5
2004 306 16.9 18.1 78.5
2005 328 19.1 17.2 86.3
2006 310 21.0 14.8 71.6
2007 332 18.5 17.9 87.3
2008 316 21.2 14.9 82.2
2009 342 21.6 15.8 84.5
2010 363 22.2 16.3 77.9
2011 390 21.5 18.0 77.9
2012 348 17.2 20.1 76.1
2013 333 13.6 24.4 67.6
2014 316 15.2 20.7 63.3
2015 331 16.0 20.6 65.6
2016 339 17.0 19.9 75.5
2017 331 16.1 20.5 75.2
2018 353 17.8 19.8 75.4
2019 388 19.8 19.5 75.3
2020 424 21.7 19.5 75.5
2021 381 22.2 17.1 49.9
2022 381 23.9 15.9 n/a
2023 385 0.0 n/a 63.9

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 Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 14.7 20.7 25.6
1989 301 16.3 18.4 33.9
1990 347 19.2 18.0 24.2
1991 340 20.7 16.4 29.1
1992 338 20.2 16.7 26.9
1993 332 15.9 20.9 33.1
1994 305 21.0 14.5 29.5
1995 271 14.3 19.0 38.7
1996 271 14.3 19.0 38.7
1997 238 15.1 15.8 37.8
1998 249 12.6 19.8 33.7
1999 237 12.5 19.0 34.6
2000 183 11.6 15.8 47
2001 169 8.0 21.1 52.7
2002 292 16.1 18.1 78.5
2003 292 16.1 18.1 78.5
2004 306 16.9 18.1 78.5
2005 328 19.1 17.2 86.3
2006 310 21.0 14.8 71.6
2007 332 18.5 17.9 87.3
2008 316 21.2 14.9 82.2
2009 342 21.6 15.8 84.5
2010 363 22.2 16.3 77.9
2011 390 21.5 18.0 77.9
2012 348 17.2 20.1 76.1
2013 333 13.6 24.4 67.6
2014 316 15.2 20.7 63.3
2015 331 16.0 20.6 65.6
2016 339 17.0 19.9 75.5
2017 331 16.1 20.5 75.2
2018 353 17.8 19.8 75.4
2019 388 19.8 19.5 75.3
2020 424 21.7 19.5 75.5
2021 381 22.2 17.1 49.9
2022 381 23.9 15.9 n/a
2023 385 0.0 n/a 63.9

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 River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio 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 $15,050
2020 n/a n/a $15,233
2021 n/a n/a $16,381
2022 $2,517 (13.3%) $16,472 (86.7%) $18,989

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

Impact of COVID-19 on River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio 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 543rd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 329th of 706 Elementary schools
 30.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School)35.144.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)49.547.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School)25.532.3
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)50.344.2
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School)32.241.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)53.851.8
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School)18.325.8
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)46.946.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School)6057.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)61.956.9
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School)24.129.1
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)42.238.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School)43.836.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Eugene School District 4J)4541.4
 3.6%
   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 Students388385
 0.8%
African American46
 50%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian22
Hispanic181190
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White174155
 10.9%
Two or More Races2429
 20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.3%63.9%
 11.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School

Students at River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 40% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School.

River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School ranks 363rd of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kelly Middle School
High : North Eugene High School


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