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Nehalem Elementary School

Summary:

Nehalem Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 165 students in grades PK-5 in the Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56 in Nehalem, Oregon. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5, ranking 110 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nehalem Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 61.5% of 3rd graders, 50% of 4th graders, and 77.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school also outperforms the state, with 46.2% of 3rd graders, 42.3% of 4th graders, and 57.1% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 39.9%, 37.7%, and 31.4%. The school's strong performance extends across diverse student groups, ranking in the top 25% of Oregon elementary schools for both female and male students, as well as for white students and low socioeconomic status students.

Interestingly, Nehalem Elementary School spends significantly more per student, at $26,939, compared to the state average and nearby schools in the Seaside School District 10 and Tillamook School District 9. This higher resource allocation may contribute to the school's consistent academic performance and commitment to equity and inclusion, as evidenced by its strong rankings across diverse student groups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 36300 8th St
       Nehalem, OR  97131

(503) 355-3650

District: Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,939 Help


Students who attend Nehalem Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School
High:    Neah-Kah-Nie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Hispanic:
12.7%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.2% Help


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Compare Details Nehalem Elementary School ranks better than 84.5% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nehalem Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nehalem Elementary School is $26,939.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nehalem Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nehalem Elementary School 110th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Nehalem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56:

SchoolDigger ranks Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56 22nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nehalem Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nehalem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.00 184th 586 68.6%
2005 65.68 204th 629 67.6%
2006 67.31 196th 636 69.2%
2007 61.84 228th 652 65.0%
2008 64.76 229th 655 65.0%
2009 58.33 291st 665 56.2%
2010 42.01 440th 674 34.7%
2011 43.95 433rd 695 37.7%
2012 45.84 427th 730 41.5%
2013 69.47 179th 707 74.7%
2014 63.34 246th 695 64.6%
2015 53.66 296th 706 58.1%
2016 52.53 314th 697 54.9%
2017 76.68 134th 701 80.9%
2018 60.21 261st 709 63.2%
2019 51.46 323rd 705 54.2%
2022 72.71 159th 706 77.5%
2023 80.07 111th 706 84.3%
2024 81.02 110th 710 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nehalem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.82 323rd 640 49.5%
2019 51.67 263rd 597 55.9%
2022 73.10 156th 703 77.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Nehalem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.82 205th 681 69.9%
2019 62.26 215th 621 65.4%
2022 61.60 206th 646 68.1%
2023 73.84 146th 652 77.6%
2024 81.22 93rd 658 85.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Nehalem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.52 309th 680 54.6%
2019 54.52 252nd 623 59.6%
2022 73.40 138th 654 78.9%
2023 77.43 116th 665 82.6%
2024 72.04 149th 662 77.5%
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Rank History for White students at Nehalem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.34 348th 683 49.0%
2019 46.00 355th 662 46.4%
2022 68.87 179th 666 73.1%
2023 73.76 140th 656 78.7%
2024 72.94 153rd 670 77.2%
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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 Nehalem Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 1 8 3 14 n/a n/a 0 224
1989 221 1 5 2 8 n/a n/a 0 237
1990 235 2 5 6 10 n/a n/a 0 258
1991 205 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1992 199 2 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 217
1993 198 1 6 8 7 n/a n/a 0 220
1994 205 2 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1995 200 3 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1996 200 3 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1997 201 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1998 180 3 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 198
1999 187 2 8 12 3 n/a n/a 0 212
2000 181 3 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 199
2001 159 2 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2002 144 0 13 29 5 n/a n/a 1 192
2003 144 0 13 29 5 n/a n/a 1 192
2004 149 0 11 29 2 n/a n/a 1 192
2005 139 1 9 31 5 n/a n/a 5 190
2006 157 1 8 26 5 n/a n/a 0 197
2007 134 1 3 23 7 n/a n/a 8 176
2008 132 1 6 27 6 n/a n/a 14 186
2009 134 2 6 23 2 n/a n/a 17 184
2010 131 0 4 26 1 n/a n/a 15 177
2011 129 0 5 28 3 1 13 0 179
2012 140 0 4 24 2 1 17 0 188
2013 134 0 3 25 2 1 16 0 181
2014 142 0 1 31 3 1 15 0 193
2015 139 0 1 24 4 0 12 0 180
2016 150 1 2 23 3 0 10 0 189
2017 155 0 0 17 3 3 11 0 189
2018 147 0 2 15 4 1 14 0 183
2019 155 2 1 19 3 1 12 0 193
2020 145 1 0 21 1 1 12 0 181
2021 116 1 0 21 0 1 10 0 149
2022 114 1 0 15 0 2 8 1 141
2023 134 1 1 21 0 2 6 0 165

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 Nehalem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 14.0 16.0 27.2
1989 237 13.6 17.4 33.3
1990 258 14.1 18.2 28.3
1991 214 14.6 14.6 20.6
1992 217 11.0 19.7 18.9
1993 220 13.6 16.2 22.3
1994 222 11.0 20.2 27
1995 216 11.5 18.8 44
1996 216 11.5 18.8 44
1997 211 11.0 19.2 37.9
1998 198 10.8 18.3 33.3
1999 212 11.2 18.9 41
2000 199 11.9 16.7 45.7
2001 186 12.3 15.1 46.2
2002 192 11.2 17.1 66
2003 192 11.2 17.1 66
2004 192 12.0 16.0 49.2
2005 190 12.5 15.2 56.2
2006 197 13.0 15.2 57.9
2007 176 13.0 13.5 58.3
2008 186 13.0 14.3 52.9
2009 184 12.8 14.4 63.5
2010 177 12.3 14.3 67.9
2011 179 10.5 17.0 64.8
2012 188 10.5 17.9 67
2013 181 10.9 16.5 60.2
2014 193 10.0 19.2 58
2015 180 10.0 18.0 55
2016 189 10.0 18.9 55.6
2017 189 11.2 16.8 51.9
2018 183 10.8 16.8 48.6
2019 193 10.7 17.9 50.3
2020 181 10.6 16.9 49.7
2021 149 10.7 13.8 43
2022 141 11.0 12.8 n/a
2023 165 11.5 14.2 38.2

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 Nehalem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 14.0 16.0 27.2
1989 237 13.6 17.4 33.3
1990 258 14.1 18.2 28.3
1991 214 14.6 14.6 20.6
1992 217 11.0 19.7 18.9
1993 220 13.6 16.2 22.3
1994 222 11.0 20.2 27
1995 216 11.5 18.8 44
1996 216 11.5 18.8 44
1997 211 11.0 19.2 37.9
1998 198 10.8 18.3 33.3
1999 212 11.2 18.9 41
2000 199 11.9 16.7 45.7
2001 186 12.3 15.1 46.2
2002 192 11.2 17.1 66
2003 192 11.2 17.1 66
2004 192 12.0 16.0 49.2
2005 190 12.5 15.2 56.2
2006 197 13.0 15.2 57.9
2007 176 13.0 13.5 58.3
2008 186 13.0 14.3 52.9
2009 184 12.8 14.4 63.5
2010 177 12.3 14.3 67.9
2011 179 10.5 17.0 64.8
2012 188 10.5 17.9 67
2013 181 10.9 16.5 60.2
2014 193 10.0 19.2 58
2015 180 10.0 18.0 55
2016 189 10.0 18.9 55.6
2017 189 11.2 16.8 51.9
2018 183 10.8 16.8 48.6
2019 193 10.7 17.9 50.3
2020 181 10.6 16.9 49.7
2021 149 10.7 13.8 43
2022 141 11.0 12.8 n/a
2023 165 11.5 14.2 38.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nehalem 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 $18,819
2020 n/a n/a $21,033
2021 n/a n/a $27,933
2022 $1,147 (4.3%) $25,792 (95.7%) $26,939

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nehalem 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 323rd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 111th of 706 Elementary schools
 30.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nehalem Elementary School)3154.2
 23.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56)35.142.9
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nehalem Elementary School)32.133.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56)32.135.7
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nehalem Elementary School)64.773.5
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56)61.965.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nehalem Elementary School)61.855.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56)47.651
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nehalem Elementary School)58.569.2
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56)5058.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nehalem Elementary School)24.446.2
 21.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56)18.932.7
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Nehalem Elementary School)41.553.8
 12.3%
   5th Grade Science (Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56)32.441.5
 9.1%
   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 Students193165
 14.5%
African American21
 50%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic1921
 10.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White155134
 13.5%
Two or More Races126
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.3%38.2%
 12.1%

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Nehalem Elementary School ranks 110th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School
High : Neah-Kah-Nie High School

Students at Nehalem Elementary School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended Nehalem Elementary School.


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