Aiken Elementary School

Summary:

Aiken Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ontario, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 270 students. The school is part of the Ontario School District 8C, which is ranked 105 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aiken Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 35.1% of 3rd graders, 32.7% of 4th graders, and 38.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 45.9% of 3rd graders, 42.3% of 4th graders, and 23.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 39.9%, 37.7%, and 31.4%. The school has significant performance gaps between different student subgroups, with Hispanic students outperforming their White and Special Education peers in both ELA and Mathematics, but the school's Gifted and Talented students performing poorly, ranking in the bottom 27 schools in the state.

Despite the overall academic challenges, Aiken Elementary School has shown some bright spots, such as the strong performance of its Hispanic student subgroup, which outperformed the state and district averages in both ELA and Mathematics. The nearby schools in the Ontario School District 8C, such as Pioneer Elementary, Cairo Elementary, May Roberts Elementary, and Alameda Elementary, all have similar academic performance and ranking profiles to Aiken Elementary School, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school are likely systemic within the district. This presents an opportunity for the district to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1297 W Idaho Ave
       Ontario, OR  97914-4534


(541) 889-5584

District: Ontario School District 8C

SchoolDigger Rank:
397th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,007 Help


Students who attend Aiken Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ontario Middle School
High:    Ontario High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  270

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.0%
White:
36.3%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aiken Elementary School ranks worse than 55.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ontario School District 8C. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57%), White (36.3%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ontario School District 8C. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aiken Elementary School is 19.2, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Ontario School District 8C! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aiken Elementary School is $15,007. 2 elementary schools in the Ontario School District 8C spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aiken Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aiken Elementary School 397th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Aiken Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ontario School District 8C:

SchoolDigger ranks Ontario School District 8C 105th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aiken Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.20 546th 586 6.8%
2005 25.38 528th 629 16.1%
2006 29.57 514th 636 19.2%
2007 5.03 645th 652 1.1%
2008 15.07 609th 655 7.0%
2009 13.00 624th 665 6.2%
2010 23.66 577th 674 14.4%
2011 23.75 603rd 695 13.2%
2012 32.49 552nd 730 24.4%
2013 31.37 535th 707 24.3%
2014 24.66 569th 695 18.1%
2015 24.42 565th 706 20.0%
2016 18.99 603rd 697 13.5%
2017 21.83 578th 701 17.5%
2018 31.03 508th 709 28.3%
2019 20.24 600th 705 14.9%
2022 22.89 563rd 706 20.3%
2023 45.56 352nd 706 50.1%
2024 39.60 397th 710 44.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.77 285th 481 40.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.16 329th 640 48.6%
2019 37.36 409th 597 31.5%
2022 22.97 560th 703 20.3%
2023 60.88 196th 595 67.1%
2024 52.32 196th 523 62.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.17 539th 681 20.9%
2019 31.09 460th 621 25.9%
2022 25.14 503rd 646 22.1%
2023 46.85 307th 652 52.9%
2024 37.12 398th 658 39.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.51 24th 27 11.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.43 444th 680 34.7%
2019 19.17 539th 623 13.5%
2022 27.19 497th 654 24.0%
2023 44.23 344th 665 48.3%
2024 42.01 349th 662 47.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.86 261st 475 45.1%
2019 42.03 216th 364 40.7%
2022 34.04 229th 339 32.4%
2023 69.86 52nd 360 85.6%
2024 57.58 100th 365 72.6%
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Rank History for White students at Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.14 432nd 683 36.7%
2019 32.47 464th 662 29.9%
2022 29.67 495th 666 25.7%
2023 44.88 353rd 656 46.2%
2024 44.21 352nd 670 47.5%
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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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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aiken Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 0 7 34 1 n/a n/a 0 288
1989 249 2 7 40 4 n/a n/a 0 302
1990 255 1 9 32 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1991 220 4 11 31 1 n/a n/a 0 267
1992 215 3 12 40 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1993 205 5 9 44 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1994 181 7 13 53 1 n/a n/a 0 255
1995 181 4 15 58 3 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 181 4 15 58 3 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 202 5 9 96 5 n/a n/a 0 317
1998 177 5 10 107 2 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 148 2 8 126 5 n/a n/a 0 289
2000 143 1 8 140 3 n/a n/a 0 295
2001 129 4 9 149 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 96 4 11 180 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 96 4 11 180 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 88 4 11 188 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2005 99 2 5 154 0 n/a n/a 31 291
2006 103 4 11 178 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 100 3 6 104 0 n/a n/a 29 242
2008 94 3 5 122 1 n/a n/a 30 255
2009 98 1 5 122 0 n/a n/a 17 243
2010 91 3 3 143 0 n/a n/a 12 252
2011 91 3 1 196 4 0 7 0 302
2012 96 7 0 180 1 0 10 0 294
2013 89 8 0 177 1 0 15 0 290
2014 87 5 0 173 1 0 25 0 291
2015 95 6 0 157 1 0 17 0 276
2016 92 3 0 167 4 0 18 0 284
2017 96 6 0 188 1 0 14 0 305
2018 88 2 0 194 1 0 15 0 300
2019 92 2 1 184 0 0 8 0 287
2020 103 3 0 169 0 0 12 0 287
2021 86 3 0 154 0 0 10 0 253
2022 86 0 0 144 0 0 13 0 243
2023 98 0 0 154 0 0 16 2 270

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 Aiken Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 14.5 19.8 25
1989 302 14.5 20.8 26.5
1990 297 13.1 22.6 25.3
1991 267 13.4 19.9 22.5
1992 271 11.0 24.6 24.7
1993 263 14.2 18.5 26.2
1994 255 14.2 18.0 29.8
1995 261 11.0 23.7 24.1
1996 261 11.0 23.7 24.1
1997 317 14.5 21.9 35.6
1998 301 14.5 20.8 34.6
1999 289 14.5 19.9 41.9
2000 295 15.0 19.7 61.4
2001 294 11.0 26.7 58.2
2002 291 13.0 22.4 59.8
2003 291 13.0 22.4 59.8
2004 291 14.5 20.1 68
2005 291 14.0 20.8 73.1
2006 296 15.0 19.7 63.5
2007 242 19.5 12.4 70.4
2008 255 15.5 16.5 63.6
2009 243 17.1 14.2 87.2
2010 252 15.8 15.9 77.9
2011 302 15.8 19.1 78.1
2012 294 15.5 18.9 80.3
2013 290 14.1 20.5 82.8
2014 291 14.3 20.2 80.8
2015 276 14.0 19.7 80.8
2016 284 14.0 20.2 81
2017 305 13.5 22.5 80.7
2018 300 13.5 22.2 80.7
2019 287 13.5 21.2 80.8
2020 287 13.4 21.3 80.8
2021 253 13.5 18.7 n/a
2022 243 15.0 16.2 n/a
2023 270 14.0 19.2 98.9

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 Aiken Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 14.5 19.8 25
1989 302 14.5 20.8 26.5
1990 297 13.1 22.6 25.3
1991 267 13.4 19.9 22.5
1992 271 11.0 24.6 24.7
1993 263 14.2 18.5 26.2
1994 255 14.2 18.0 29.8
1995 261 11.0 23.7 24.1
1996 261 11.0 23.7 24.1
1997 317 14.5 21.9 35.6
1998 301 14.5 20.8 34.6
1999 289 14.5 19.9 41.9
2000 295 15.0 19.7 61.4
2001 294 11.0 26.7 58.2
2002 291 13.0 22.4 59.8
2003 291 13.0 22.4 59.8
2004 291 14.5 20.1 68
2005 291 14.0 20.8 73.1
2006 296 15.0 19.7 63.5
2007 242 19.5 12.4 70.4
2008 255 15.5 16.5 63.6
2009 243 17.1 14.2 87.2
2010 252 15.8 15.9 77.9
2011 302 15.8 19.1 78.1
2012 294 15.5 18.9 80.3
2013 290 14.1 20.5 82.8
2014 291 14.3 20.2 80.8
2015 276 14.0 19.7 80.8
2016 284 14.0 20.2 81
2017 305 13.5 22.5 80.7
2018 300 13.5 22.2 80.7
2019 287 13.5 21.2 80.8
2020 287 13.4 21.3 80.8
2021 253 13.5 18.7 n/a
2022 243 15.0 16.2 n/a
2023 270 14.0 19.2 98.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aiken 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 $12,670
2020 n/a n/a $13,641
2021 n/a n/a $15,546
2022 $1,855 (12.4%) $13,151 (87.6%) $15,007

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aiken Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 600th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 352nd of 706 Elementary schools
 35.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aiken Elementary School)35.250.9
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ontario School District 8C)31.228.7
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aiken Elementary School)35.250.9
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ontario School District 8C)31.233.3
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken Elementary School)33.336.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ontario School District 8C)32.225.3
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aiken Elementary School)22.819.1
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ontario School District 8C)23.226.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken Elementary School)46.348.6
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ontario School District 8C)3836.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aiken Elementary School)14.625
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ontario School District 8C)2224.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Aiken Elementary School)19.521.6
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Ontario School District 8C)18.917.2
 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 Students287270
 5.9%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic184154
 16.3%
Pacific Islander00
White9298
 6.5%
Two or More Races816
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.8%98.9%
 18.1%


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Aiken Elementary School ranks 397th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Ontario Middle School
High : Ontario High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 270 students attended Aiken Elementary School.

Students at Aiken Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 36% White, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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