Peterson Elementary School

Summary:

Peterson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 606 students. The school is part of the Klamath County School District, which is ranked 88 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Peterson Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.4% of 3rd graders, 30% of 4th graders, 35.1% of 5th graders, and 31.6% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 33.8%, 33.9%, 39%, and 34%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with female, male, and white students ranking in the bottom 30% of Oregon elementary schools. However, the school's Hispanic students and students with special education needs performed relatively better, ranking in the top 50% of Oregon elementary schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Klamath County School District and the Klamath Falls City Schools district, Peterson Elementary School consistently underperforms. For example, Keno Elementary School, which is also in the Klamath County School District, outperformed Peterson Elementary School across all grade levels and subject areas on the 2023-2024 state assessments. Similarly, Pelican Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School, both in the Klamath Falls City Schools district, significantly outperformed Peterson Elementary School on the same assessments.


Detail:

Public K-6

 4856 Clinton Ave
       Klamath Falls, OR  97603-7499


(541) 883-5058

District: Klamath County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
526th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,754 Help


Students who attend Peterson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brixner Junior High School
High:    Mazama High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  606

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.6%
Hispanic:
25.9%
American Indian:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.6% Help


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Compare Details Peterson Elementary School ranks worse than 74.1% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Klamath County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Peterson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Klamath County School District. Racial makeup is: White (61.6%), Hispanic (25.9%), American Indian (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peterson Elementary School is 20.4, which is the highest among 12 elementary schools in the Klamath County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peterson Elementary School is $13,754. 10 elementary schools in the Klamath County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peterson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peterson Elementary School 526th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Peterson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Klamath County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Klamath County School District 88th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peterson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Peterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.32 290th 586 50.5%
2005 34.09 475th 629 24.5%
2006 48.33 395th 636 37.9%
2007 50.01 328th 652 49.7%
2008 55.60 308th 655 53.0%
2009 69.73 188th 665 71.7%
2010 56.16 323rd 674 52.1%
2011 39.24 489th 695 29.6%
2012 33.32 545th 730 25.3%
2013 38.61 483rd 707 31.7%
2014 41.81 438th 695 37.0%
2015 42.80 399th 706 43.5%
2016 49.23 340th 697 51.2%
2017 45.65 363rd 701 48.2%
2018 47.60 361st 709 49.1%
2019 42.22 397th 705 43.7%
2022 36.24 440th 706 37.7%
2023 35.71 433rd 706 38.7%
2024 26.54 526th 710 25.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Peterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.49 123rd 212 42.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Peterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.57 289th 481 39.9%
2019 38.95 166th 303 45.2%
2022 55.20 65th 215 69.8%
2023 48.61 87th 231 62.3%
2024 50.24 111th 299 62.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.75 149th 640 76.7%
2019 63.54 155th 597 74.0%
2022 36.47 436th 703 38.0%
2023 53.20 244th 595 59.0%
2024 34.89 358th 523 31.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Peterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.92 415th 681 39.1%
2019 26.23 496th 621 20.1%
2022 41.48 355th 646 45.0%
2023 37.66 395th 652 39.4%
2024 30.00 464th 658 29.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Peterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.43 279th 680 59.0%
2019 39.72 378th 623 39.3%
2022 29.94 467th 654 28.6%
2023 34.54 422nd 665 36.5%
2024 25.42 512th 662 22.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Peterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.26 112th 475 76.4%
2019 54.26 136th 364 62.6%
2022 54.50 112th 339 67.0%
2023 58.43 99th 360 72.5%
2024 45.11 178th 365 51.2%
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Rank History for White students at Peterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.10 413th 683 39.5%
2019 39.26 416th 662 37.2%
2022 33.64 462nd 666 30.6%
2023 28.72 482nd 656 26.5%
2024 22.43 546th 670 18.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Peterson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 453 7 4 10 11 n/a n/a 0 485
1989 457 7 0 15 8 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 458 6 0 18 17 n/a n/a 0 499
1991 454 6 4 18 13 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 477 7 4 14 4 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 452 6 3 19 5 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 452 4 4 18 7 n/a n/a 0 485
1995 453 3 7 25 21 n/a n/a 0 509
1996 453 3 7 25 21 n/a n/a 0 509
1997 474 12 3 25 10 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 428 13 5 18 16 n/a n/a 0 480
1999 417 8 3 27 14 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 416 7 3 34 33 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 441 7 2 33 34 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 397 4 3 50 36 n/a n/a 6 496
2003 397 4 3 50 36 n/a n/a 6 496
2004 385 3 4 54 41 n/a n/a 4 491
2005 394 4 6 46 45 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 413 8 6 57 36 n/a n/a 0 520
2007 419 5 5 61 27 n/a n/a 22 539
2008 425 3 6 59 22 n/a n/a 25 540
2009 397 5 6 58 36 n/a n/a 27 529
2010 393 3 9 68 34 n/a n/a 24 531
2011 381 9 7 65 31 0 13 0 506
2012 407 6 9 82 28 1 23 0 556
2013 410 8 9 82 17 1 26 0 553
2014 408 6 9 102 13 3 29 0 570
2015 402 6 5 119 16 3 28 0 579
2016 402 10 6 124 15 2 46 0 605
2017 380 9 8 125 20 2 62 0 606
2018 386 6 5 125 12 0 52 0 586
2019 427 6 5 143 16 1 48 0 646
2020 401 6 6 142 20 2 55 0 632
2021 350 6 6 145 26 0 36 0 569
2022 368 9 5 147 28 1 31 0 589
2023 373 10 6 157 33 1 26 0 606

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 Peterson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 22.6 21.4 14.8
1989 487 22.2 21.9 15.8
1990 499 22.7 21.9 18
1991 495 22.2 22.2 19.6
1992 506 19.5 25.9 21.3
1993 485 21.5 22.6 21
1994 485 20.5 23.7 30.7
1995 509 23.3 21.8 26.5
1996 509 23.3 21.8 26.5
1997 524 22.5 23.3 21.6
1998 480 22.0 21.8 29.8
1999 469 21.8 21.5 37.1
2000 493 22.6 21.8 42.2
2001 517 23.0 22.5 39.1
2002 496 21.8 22.8 40.8
2003 496 21.8 22.8 40.8
2004 491 21.7 22.6 44.6
2005 495 20.5 24.1 41.6
2006 520 21.0 24.8 46.2
2007 539 26.0 20.7 51.5
2008 540 23.5 23.0 48
2009 529 23.5 22.5 53
2010 531 22.8 23.2 60.2
2011 506 22.9 22.0 62.8
2012 556 23.5 23.6 65.1
2013 553 24.0 22.9 69.8
2014 570 24.6 23.1 64.2
2015 579 25.0 23.1 60.8
2016 605 27.0 22.4 60.8
2017 606 27.0 22.4 60.9
2018 586 27.0 21.7 60.9
2019 646 28.0 23.0 60.8
2020 632 28.5 22.1 60.9
2021 569 25.9 21.9 n/a
2022 589 28.0 21.0 n/a
2023 606 29.6 20.4 73.6

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 Peterson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 22.6 21.4 14.8
1989 487 22.2 21.9 15.8
1990 499 22.7 21.9 18
1991 495 22.2 22.2 19.6
1992 506 19.5 25.9 21.3
1993 485 21.5 22.6 21
1994 485 20.5 23.7 30.7
1995 509 23.3 21.8 26.5
1996 509 23.3 21.8 26.5
1997 524 22.5 23.3 21.6
1998 480 22.0 21.8 29.8
1999 469 21.8 21.5 37.1
2000 493 22.6 21.8 42.2
2001 517 23.0 22.5 39.1
2002 496 21.8 22.8 40.8
2003 496 21.8 22.8 40.8
2004 491 21.7 22.6 44.6
2005 495 20.5 24.1 41.6
2006 520 21.0 24.8 46.2
2007 539 26.0 20.7 51.5
2008 540 23.5 23.0 48
2009 529 23.5 22.5 53
2010 531 22.8 23.2 60.2
2011 506 22.9 22.0 62.8
2012 556 23.5 23.6 65.1
2013 553 24.0 22.9 69.8
2014 570 24.6 23.1 64.2
2015 579 25.0 23.1 60.8
2016 605 27.0 22.4 60.8
2017 606 27.0 22.4 60.9
2018 586 27.0 21.7 60.9
2019 646 28.0 23.0 60.8
2020 632 28.5 22.1 60.9
2021 569 25.9 21.9 n/a
2022 589 28.0 21.0 n/a
2023 606 29.6 20.4 73.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Peterson 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 $10,683
2020 n/a n/a $11,306
2021 n/a n/a $12,640
2022 $1,000 (7.3%) $12,755 (92.7%) $13,754

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Peterson 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 397th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 433rd of 706 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peterson Elementary School)36.733.8
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Klamath County School District)42.636.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peterson Elementary School)67.137.7
 29.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Klamath County School District)49.437.1
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Peterson Elementary School)28.732.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath County School District)40.337.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Peterson Elementary School)30.732.1
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Klamath County School District)37.338.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Peterson Elementary School)50.540.5
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath County School District)52.841.2
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Peterson Elementary School)40.232.9
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Klamath County School District)37.128.1
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Peterson Elementary School)20.621.5
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Klamath County School District)27.324.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Peterson Elementary School)56.732.1
 24.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath County School District)50.636.9
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Peterson Elementary School)40.223.6
 16.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Klamath County School District)35.428.7
 6.7%
   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 Students646606
 6.2%
African American610
 66.7%
American Indian1633
 106.3%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic143157
 9.8%
Pacific Islander11
White427373
 12.6%
Two or More Races4826
 45.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.8%73.6%
 12.8%


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

Middle : Brixner Junior High School
High : Mazama High School

Peterson Elementary School ranks 526th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended Peterson Elementary School.

Students at Peterson Elementary School are 62% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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