Sunny Wolf Charter School

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Sunny Wolf Charter School ranks 419 th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sunny Wolf Charter School is an elementary school located in Wolf Creek, Oregon, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 117 students. It is part of the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District, which is ranked 59 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunny Wolf Charter School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 35th out of 695 Oregon elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 419th out of 710 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is mixed, with 3rd grade students consistently outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, while 4th and 5th grade students have struggled, scoring significantly below the district and state averages. Sunny Wolf Charter School's performance on the 5th grade Science assessment is also below the district and state averages. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 116% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, and the performance of White students has declined over the years, ranking 441st out of 670 Oregon elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Fruitdale Elementary School and Manzanita Elementary School in the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District, as well as Riverside Elementary School, Redwood Elementary School, and Highland Elementary School in the Grants Pass School District 7, Sunny Wolf Charter School appears to be underperforming. These nearby public schools consistently outperform Sunny Wolf Charter School on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings, as well as lower percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and lower student-to-teacher ratios.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

100 Ruth Ave
Wolf Creek, OR 97497

(541) 866-2735

District: Three Rivers/Josephine County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
419^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,731

Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

Number of students: 117

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 116.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunny Wolf Charter School ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), two or more races (8.5%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 116.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunny Wolf Charter School is 23.4, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District! (See more...)

Compare Sunny Wolf Charter School employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunny Wolf Charter School is $6,731. 7 elementary schools in the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunny Wolf Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunny Wolf Charter School 419^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Sunny Wolf Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Three Rivers/Josephine County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Rivers/Josephine County School District 59^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunny Wolf Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Sunny Wolf Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2012	26.94	602^nd	730	17.5%
2013	74.31	144^th	707	79.6%
2014	90.50	35^th	695	95.0%
2015	45.27	379^th	706	46.3%
2016	58.23	266^th	697	61.8%
2017	48.69	337^th	701	51.9%
2018	58.56	278^th	709	60.8%
2019	67.67	195^th	705	72.3%
2022	43.70	373^rd	706	47.2%
2023	37.70	411^th	706	41.8%
2024	37.83	419^th	710	41.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunny Wolf Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	76.77	83^rd	640	87.0%
2019	85.01	35^th	597	94.1%
2022	44.02	369^th	703	47.5%
2023	51.30	261^st	595	56.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunny Wolf Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	57.46	272^nd	681	60.1%
2019	75.56	130^th	621	79.1%
2022	56.90	236^th	646	63.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunny Wolf Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.79	238^th	680	65.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sunny Wolf Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	45.12	378^th	683	44.7%
2019	62.53	232^nd	662	65.0%
2022	34.85	449^th	666	32.6%
2023	27.77	490^th	656	25.3%
2024	34.34	441^st	670	34.2%

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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

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Sunny wolf Charter School has an extremely dedicated staff, including many volunteers. The school's indomitable spirit is making this charter school a success. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sunny Wolf Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	39	0	0	0	3	0	0	42
2012	47	0	0	1	5	0	2	55
2013	47	0	0	5	3	0	2	57
2014	56	2	1	2	0	0	3	64
2015	66	2	0	2	0	0	6	76
2016	67	2	0	4	2	0	6	81
2017	73	1	0	6	4	1	8	93
2018	81	1	0	6	3	0	8	99
2019	84	1	0	10	2	0	5	102
2020	91	0	0	10	2	0	10	113
2021	99	0	0	8	1	0	9	117
2022	84	0	0	7	3	0	8	102
2023	99	0	0	6	2	0	10	117

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 Sunny Wolf Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	42	2.0	21.0	92.9
2012	55	2.0	27.5	85.5
2013	57	4.0	14.2	86
2014	64	3.5	18.2	92.2
2015	76	4.0	19.0	88.2
2016	81	6.0	13.5	87.7
2017	93	6.0	15.5	88.2
2018	99	6.0	16.5	76.8
2019	102	6.0	17.0	81.4
2020	113	6.0	18.8	81.4
2021	117	6.0	19.5	65
2022	102	5.0	20.4	n/a
2023	117	5.0	23.4	116.2

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 Sunny Wolf Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	42	2.0	21.0	92.9
2012	55	2.0	27.5	85.5
2013	57	4.0	14.2	86
2014	64	3.5	18.2	92.2
2015	76	4.0	19.0	88.2
2016	81	6.0	13.5	87.7
2017	93	6.0	15.5	88.2
2018	99	6.0	16.5	76.8
2019	102	6.0	17.0	81.4
2020	113	6.0	18.8	81.4
2021	117	6.0	19.5	65
2022	102	5.0	20.4	n/a
2023	117	5.0	23.4	116.2

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 Sunny Wolf Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$5,286
2020	n/a	n/a	$5,074
2021	n/a	n/a	$6,098
2022	$1,049 (15.6%)	$5,682 (84.4%)	$6,731

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunny Wolf Charter 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 195^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 411^th of 706 Elementary schools	30.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunny Wolf Charter School)	45	20	25%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)	46.2	27.9	18.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunny Wolf Charter School)	65	23.1	41.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)	41.8	31.6	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.4	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunny Wolf Charter School)	91.7	15.4	76.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)	50.7	35.5	15.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunny Wolf Charter School)	58.3	15.4	42.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)	42	32.3	9.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunny Wolf Charter School)	68.8	43.8	25%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)	50.4	40.1	10.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunny Wolf Charter School)	25	25
5th Grade Mathematics (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)	30.1	22.1	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Sunny Wolf Charter School)	44.4	31.3	13.1%
5th Grade Science (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)	32.2	26.5	5.7%
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	102	117	14.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	6	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	84	99	17.9%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.4%	116.2%	34.9%

Schools Near Sunny Wolf Charter 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 (2022)
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
Sunny Wolf Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	100 Ruth Ave	Wolf Creek	97497	Josephine County	Three Rivers/Josephine County School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 866-2735	117	5	23.4	116.2%	99 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.5%)	37.8	419^th of 710 public elementary schools	41.0%		37.7	411^th of 706 public elementary schools	41.8%	8	60.0	16.7	15.4	53.8			46.7	8.3	7.7	30.8			14.3		$6,731	$1,049	$5,682
Manzanita Elementary School	Public	K-5	310 San Francisco St	Grants Pass	97526	Josephine County	Three Rivers/Josephine County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 479-6433	335	19	17.6	54.9%	258 (77.0%)	2 (0.6%)	46 (13.7%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.0%)	67.9	186^th of 710 public elementary schools	73.8%		49	318^th of 706 public elementary schools	55.0%	132	53.6	44.9	59.4				50.0	42.9	43.8				34.4		$17,394	$2,884	$14,510
Highland Elementary School	Public	K-5	1845 NW Highland Ave	Grants Pass	97526	Josephine County	Grants Pass School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 474-5765	351	19	18.5	69.2%	259 (73.8%)	3 (0.9%)	56 (16.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.0%)	56.4	268^th of 710 public elementary schools	62.3%		50	309^th of 706 public elementary schools	56.2%	41	28.0	42.2	63.5				32.7	39.1	41.3				39.1		$16,635		$16,635
Canyonville School	Public	K-8	124 N Main	Canyonville	97417	Douglas County	South Umpqua School District 19	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 839-4396	170	13	13.2	71.8%	129 (75.9%)	3 (1.8%)	24 (14.1%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.9%)	43.8	366^th of 710 public elementary schools	48.5%		14.5	643^rd of 706 public elementary schools	8.9%	277	26.3	52.6	44.4	43.8	37.5	20.0	42.1	42.1	25.9	12.5	26.7	26.3	25.9	21.1	$16,664	$1,693	$14,971
Ft Vannoy Elementary School	Public	K-5	5250 Upper River Rd	Grants Pass	97526	Josephine County	Three Rivers/Josephine County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 479-4440	255	14	18.2	60.0%	205 (80.4%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (12.2%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	15.1	640^th of 710 public elementary schools	9.9%		20.6	585^th of 706 public elementary schools	17.1%	55	17.4	17.0	28.6				19.6	21.3	18.4				14.3		$15,401	$1,983	$13,419
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	1132 NE 10th St	Grants Pass	97526	Josephine County	Grants Pass School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 474-7719	415	23	18.0	58.6%	293 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (19.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	34 (8.2%)	40.5	392^nd of 710 public elementary schools	44.8%		44.7	359^th of 706 public elementary schools	49.2%	33	29.7	41.8	40.6				32.8	38.8	23.2				31.4		$17,034		$17,034
Riddle Elementary School	Public	K-6	Fifth & Park Sts	Riddle	97469	Douglas County	Riddle School District 70	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 874-2226	185	13	14.2	68.6%	161 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	22.2	573^rd of 710 public elementary schools	19.3%		35	442^nd of 706 public elementary schools	37.4%	131	14.3	32.1	13.8	35.5			10.0	28.6	20.0	25.8			10.8		$16,051	$1,919	$14,133
Parkside Elementary	Public	K-5	735 SW Wagner Meadows Dr	Grants Pass	97526	Josephine County	Grants Pass School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 474-5777	396	21	18.8	69.9%	278 (70.2%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.1%)	32.3	470^th of 710 public elementary schools	33.8%		33.8	454^th of 706 public elementary schools	35.7%	16	36.1	26.5	30.7				36.1	33.8	26.7				20.0		$16,315		$16,315
Redwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	3163 Leonard Rd	Grants Pass	97527	Josephine County	Grants Pass School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 474-5775	440	22	20.0	69.5%	306 (69.5%)	1 (0.2%)	82 (18.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (10.9%)	55.4	275^th of 710 public elementary schools	61.3%		49.6	311^th of 706 public elementary schools	55.9%	36	41.0	52.4	56.8				42.2	28.6	27.4				37.7		$17,781		$17,781
Riverside Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 SE Harvey Dr	Grants Pass	97526	Josephine County	Grants Pass School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 474-5780	403	25	16.4	69.0%	283 (70.2%)	2 (0.5%)	75 (18.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.4%)	52.1	296^th of 710 public elementary schools	58.3%		48.6	325^th of 706 public elementary schools	54.0%	29	42.9	46.3	45.1				35.7	41.8	21.1				43.1		$18,526		$18,526

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunny Wolf Charter School

Is Sunny Wolf Charter School a good school?

Sunny Wolf Charter School ranks 419^th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sunny Wolf Charter School?

Students at Sunny Wolf Charter School are 85% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What district is Sunny Wolf Charter School in?

Three Rivers/Josephine County School District

How many students attend Sunny Wolf Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 117 students attended Sunny Wolf Charter School.

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