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Santiam Elementary School

Summary:

Santiam Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mill City, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Santiam Canyon School District 129J, which is ranked 53 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Santiam Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a ranking between 406-496 out of 706-710 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is generally below the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across grades 3-5. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing better than their counterparts. The school's relatively higher spending per student and fluctuating student-teacher ratio may indicate a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and explore ways to optimize the use of available funds and staffing to improve student outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, Santiam Elementary School generally underperforms. For example, Centennial Elementary School (18.54 miles away) and Victor Point Elementary School (17.64 miles away) both outperform Santiam Elementary School on state assessments and have higher overall rankings. The school's leadership and the Santiam Canyon School District should prioritize developing and implementing targeted strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 450 SW Evergreen St
       Mill City, OR  97360

(503) 897-2368

District: Santiam Canyon School District 129J

SchoolDigger Rank:
406th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,496 Help


Students who attend Santiam Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Santiam Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Santiam Elementary School ranks worse than 57.2% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.12. (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 (10.1%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santiam Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santiam Elementary School is $17,496.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Santiam Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Santiam Elementary School 406th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Santiam Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Santiam Canyon School District 129J:

SchoolDigger ranks Santiam Canyon School District 129J 53rd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santiam Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Santiam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.44 519th 629 17.5%
2006 48.27 397th 636 37.6%
2007 83.63 57th 652 91.3%
2008 42.61 429th 655 34.5%
2009 23.56 570th 665 14.3%
2010 44.05 421st 674 37.5%
2011 66.69 207th 695 70.2%
2012 44.28 447th 730 38.8%
2013 17.72 627th 707 11.3%
2014 44.60 409th 695 41.2%
2015 37.10 459th 706 35.0%
2016 33.31 481st 697 31.0%
2017 32.49 495th 701 29.4%
2018 25.53 567th 709 20.0%
2019 18.18 612th 705 13.2%
2022 30.33 496th 706 29.7%
2023 30.68 485th 706 31.3%
2024 39.12 406th 710 42.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Santiam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.12 455th 481 5.4%
2024 34.26 175th 299 41.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santiam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.95 462nd 640 27.8%
2019 25.42 504th 597 15.6%
2022 30.50 492nd 703 30.0%
2023 44.07 323rd 595 45.7%
2024 47.67 236th 523 54.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Santiam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.36 558th 681 18.1%
2019 20.42 530th 621 14.7%
2022 25.99 495th 646 23.4%
2023 29.74 464th 652 28.8%
2024 36.31 408th 658 38.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Santiam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.40 507th 680 25.4%
2019 13.23 574th 623 7.9%
2022 34.92 428th 654 34.6%
2023 33.13 438th 665 34.1%
2024 44.68 330th 662 50.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santiam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.93 245th 475 48.4%
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Rank History for White students at Santiam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.77 609th 683 10.8%
2019 15.32 614th 662 7.3%
2022 26.55 524th 666 21.3%
2023 21.21 555th 656 15.4%
2024 27.51 501st 670 25.2%
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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.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Santiam Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 205 0 1 9 8 n/a n/a 0 223
1989 204 0 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 222
1990 202 0 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1991 201 1 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1992 184 2 6 23 2 n/a n/a 0 217
1993 232 2 4 31 1 n/a n/a 0 270
1994 250 1 5 25 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1995 213 1 5 33 6 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 213 1 5 33 6 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 215 2 3 37 1 n/a n/a 0 258
1998 221 2 2 42 4 n/a n/a 0 271
1999 203 2 1 33 4 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 186 1 1 32 2 n/a n/a 0 222
2001 186 1 1 19 8 n/a n/a 0 215
2002 192 2 0 26 6 n/a n/a 9 235
2003 192 2 0 26 6 n/a n/a 9 235
2004 199 2 0 31 8 n/a n/a 0 240
2005 195 3 1 28 4 n/a n/a 4 235
2006 187 2 1 25 4 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 177 2 1 25 2 n/a n/a 11 218
2008 198 2 1 17 2 n/a n/a 11 231
2009 178 1 6 16 2 n/a n/a 2 205
2010 191 1 2 21 1 n/a n/a 9 225
2011 204 0 0 22 1 1 9 0 237
2012 188 1 0 16 8 2 5 0 220
2013 252 5 0 30 8 3 10 0 308
2014 254 1 0 26 9 3 13 0 306
2015 251 3 0 27 3 3 13 0 300
2016 251 6 0 26 6 5 14 0 308
2017 240 6 0 22 4 4 19 0 295
2018 253 5 0 18 4 3 21 0 304
2019 248 6 0 24 4 1 22 0 305
2020 267 5 0 26 3 0 23 0 324
2021 181 2 0 18 3 0 14 0 218
2022 182 2 0 24 2 0 16 0 226
2023 196 2 0 25 3 2 20 0 248

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 Santiam Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 223 11.0 20.2 22.4
1989 222 13.1 16.9 32.9
1990 222 11.9 18.6 24.3
1991 234 13.1 17.8 31.2
1992 217 9.5 22.8 34.1
1993 270 13.9 19.4 40.7
1994 281 13.5 20.8 39.9
1995 258 14.2 18.2 38.4
1996 258 14.2 18.2 38.4
1997 258 15.1 17.1 39.5
1998 271 13.5 20.1 41.7
1999 243 13.2 18.4 52.3
2000 222 14.5 15.3 68.5
2001 215 11.7 18.4 56.3
2002 235 11.3 20.8 69.9
2003 235 11.3 20.8 69.9
2004 240 11.7 20.5 63.3
2005 235 11.8 19.9 66.7
2006 219 12.0 18.3 64.8
2007 218 10.5 20.8 62.8
2008 231 11.6 19.9 60.5
2009 205 11.3 18.1 60.6
2010 225 11.5 19.5 62
2011 237 11.3 20.9 64.6
2012 220 9.3 23.5 67.3
2013 308 13.0 23.6 66.2
2014 306 13.5 22.5 61.8
2015 300 15.0 20.0 55.3
2016 308 16.0 19.2 59.7
2017 295 18.3 16.1 54.2
2018 304 18.5 16.4 52.6
2019 305 18.0 16.9 50.5
2020 324 19.0 17.0 51.9
2021 218 16.0 13.6 n/a
2022 226 18.0 12.5 n/a
2023 248 16.0 15.5 70.2

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 Santiam Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 223 11.0 20.2 22.4
1989 222 13.1 16.9 32.9
1990 222 11.9 18.6 24.3
1991 234 13.1 17.8 31.2
1992 217 9.5 22.8 34.1
1993 270 13.9 19.4 40.7
1994 281 13.5 20.8 39.9
1995 258 14.2 18.2 38.4
1996 258 14.2 18.2 38.4
1997 258 15.1 17.1 39.5
1998 271 13.5 20.1 41.7
1999 243 13.2 18.4 52.3
2000 222 14.5 15.3 68.5
2001 215 11.7 18.4 56.3
2002 235 11.3 20.8 69.9
2003 235 11.3 20.8 69.9
2004 240 11.7 20.5 63.3
2005 235 11.8 19.9 66.7
2006 219 12.0 18.3 64.8
2007 218 10.5 20.8 62.8
2008 231 11.6 19.9 60.5
2009 205 11.3 18.1 60.6
2010 225 11.5 19.5 62
2011 237 11.3 20.9 64.6
2012 220 9.3 23.5 67.3
2013 308 13.0 23.6 66.2
2014 306 13.5 22.5 61.8
2015 300 15.0 20.0 55.3
2016 308 16.0 19.2 59.7
2017 295 18.3 16.1 54.2
2018 304 18.5 16.4 52.6
2019 305 18.0 16.9 50.5
2020 324 19.0 17.0 51.9
2021 218 16.0 13.6 n/a
2022 226 18.0 12.5 n/a
2023 248 16.0 15.5 70.2

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 Santiam 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 $10,618
2020 n/a n/a $10,191
2021 n/a n/a $12,258
2022 $2,742 (17.9%) $12,536 (82.1%) $15,278
2023 $5,165 (29.5%) $12,332 (70.5%) $17,496

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Santiam 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 612th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 485th of 706 Elementary schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Santiam Elementary School)32.527.3
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Santiam Canyon School District 129J)39.542
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santiam Elementary School)27.525
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santiam Canyon School District 129J)39.645
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Santiam Elementary School)34.937.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Santiam Canyon School District 129J)38.849.6
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santiam Elementary School)23.343.1
 19.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santiam Canyon School District 129J)29.547.1
 17.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Santiam Elementary School)3935.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Santiam Canyon School District 129J)43.552.5
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Santiam Elementary School)29.314.3
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santiam Canyon School District 129J)2933.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Santiam Elementary School)17.118.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Santiam Canyon School District 129J)34.736.4
 1.7%
   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 Students305248
 18.7%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian00
Hispanic2425
 4.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White248196
 21%
Two or More Races2220
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%70.2%
 19.7%

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

High : Santiam Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Santiam Elementary School.

Santiam Elementary School ranks 406th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Santiam Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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