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Powers Elementary School

Summary:

Powers Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Powers, Oregon, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 61 students. The school is part of the Powers School District 31, which is ranked 127 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Powers Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics significantly lower than the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 30.8% of 3rd-grade students and 30% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39% and 41.9%, respectively. The school's performance in other subject areas, such as Science, is also below the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, with 75.41% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Interestingly, the nearest comparable school, Myrtle Crest School, located approximately 12.8 miles away in Myrtle Point, Oregon, consistently outperforms Powers Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, despite also being part of a low-performing school district (Myrtle Point School District 41). This suggests that Powers Elementary School may be facing unique challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 Poplar St
       Powers, OR  97466

(541) 439-2281

District: Powers School District 31

SchoolDigger Rank:
557th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,628 Help


Students who attend Powers Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Powers High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  61

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.1%
Two or more races:
26.2%
American Indian:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Powers Elementary School ranks worse than 78.5% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), two or more races (26.2%), American Indian (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powers Elementary School is 8.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powers Elementary School is $21,628.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Powers Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Powers School District 31:

SchoolDigger ranks Powers School District 31 127th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Powers Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Powers Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.36 33rd 586 94.4%
2005 47.13 376th 629 40.2%
2006 46.57 415th 636 34.7%
2007 49.04 338th 652 48.2%
2008 46.77 386th 655 41.1%
2009 52.57 339th 665 49.0%
2010 40.34 451st 674 33.1%
2011 53.55 336th 695 51.7%
2012 25.69 609th 730 16.6%
2013 20.22 611th 707 13.6%
2014 9.29 660th 695 5.0%
2015 21.96 586th 706 17.0%
2016 25.73 554th 697 20.5%
2017 23.03 572nd 701 18.4%
2018 4.66 700th 709 1.3%
2019 9.19 676th 705 4.1%
2024 23.35 557th 710 21.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Powers Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.28 632nd 640 1.3%
2019 16.39 555th 597 7.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Powers Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.57 678th 680 0.3%
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Rank History for White students at Powers Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.94 683rd 683 0.0%
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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 Powers Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 49 0 5 0 30 n/a n/a 0 84
1989 50 0 10 0 18 n/a n/a 0 78
1990 65 0 5 0 24 n/a n/a 0 94
1991 57 0 2 4 24 n/a n/a 0 87
1992 63 0 2 0 30 n/a n/a 0 95
1993 66 0 0 0 23 n/a n/a 0 89
1994 60 0 3 3 20 n/a n/a 0 86
1995 62 0 1 5 19 n/a n/a 0 87
1996 62 0 1 5 19 n/a n/a 0 87
1997 57 0 1 0 22 n/a n/a 0 80
1998 53 0 1 2 19 n/a n/a 0 75
1999 54 0 2 4 18 n/a n/a 0 78
2000 52 0 1 2 15 n/a n/a 0 70
2001 46 0 1 0 17 n/a n/a 0 64
2002 37 0 1 4 30 n/a n/a 0 72
2003 37 0 1 4 30 n/a n/a 0 72
2004 34 0 2 5 24 n/a n/a 0 65
2005 36 0 2 2 22 n/a n/a 5 67
2006 40 0 1 5 25 n/a n/a 0 71
2007 38 0 0 1 19 n/a n/a 11 69
2008 29 1 1 0 17 n/a n/a 8 56
2009 31 1 0 0 12 n/a n/a 8 52
2010 29 0 1 4 14 n/a n/a 2 50
2011 26 0 0 5 11 0 16 0 58
2012 37 0 0 3 13 0 18 0 71
2013 32 0 0 3 11 0 19 0 65
2014 34 0 0 2 15 1 19 0 71
2015 44 0 0 1 15 0 17 0 77
2016 39 0 0 2 5 0 15 0 61
2017 35 0 0 1 6 0 16 0 58
2018 48 0 0 6 5 0 13 0 72
2019 47 0 0 7 4 0 14 0 72
2020 51 0 0 6 4 0 13 0 74
2021 41 0 0 11 7 0 17 0 76
2022 36 0 0 9 6 0 13 0 64
2023 33 0 0 5 7 0 16 0 61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Powers Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 84 5.9 14.2 16.7
1989 78 4.9 15.9 17.9
1990 94 4.9 19.1 24.5
1991 87 5.5 15.8 24.1
1992 95 5.0 19.0 40
1993 89 6.0 14.8 39.3
1994 86 6.5 13.2 31.4
1995 87 7.7 11.3 50.6
1996 87 7.7 11.3 50.6
1997 80 6.7 11.9 50
1998 75 6.7 11.2 60
1999 78 6.7 11.6 43.6
2000 70 6.0 11.7 35.7
2001 64 5.5 11.6 37.5
2002 72 5.4 13.3 47.2
2003 72 5.4 13.3 47.2
2004 65 4.9 13.3 58.5
2005 67 4.9 13.7 46.8
2006 71 5.0 14.2 52.1
2007 69 5.7 12.1 60.3
2008 56 5.7 9.8 52.1
2009 52 5.2 9.9 72.7
2010 50 4.7 10.5 66.7
2011 58 4.2 13.6 0
2012 71 4.8 14.6 64.8
2013 65 5.2 12.3 0
2014 71 5.4 13.0 77.5
2015 77 6.0 12.8 n/a
2016 61 6.0 10.1 n/a
2017 58 5.8 9.9 n/a
2018 72 5.9 12.1 66.7
2019 72 6.8 10.5 66.7
2020 74 6.8 10.8 77
2021 76 6.8 11.1 n/a
2022 64 6.8 9.3 n/a
2023 61 7.0 8.6 75.4

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 Powers Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 84 5.9 14.2 16.7
1989 78 4.9 15.9 17.9
1990 94 4.9 19.1 24.5
1991 87 5.5 15.8 24.1
1992 95 5.0 19.0 40
1993 89 6.0 14.8 39.3
1994 86 6.5 13.2 31.4
1995 87 7.7 11.3 50.6
1996 87 7.7 11.3 50.6
1997 80 6.7 11.9 50
1998 75 6.7 11.2 60
1999 78 6.7 11.6 43.6
2000 70 6.0 11.7 35.7
2001 64 5.5 11.6 37.5
2002 72 5.4 13.3 47.2
2003 72 5.4 13.3 47.2
2004 65 4.9 13.3 58.5
2005 67 4.9 13.7 46.8
2006 71 5.0 14.2 52.1
2007 69 5.7 12.1 60.3
2008 56 5.7 9.8 52.1
2009 52 5.2 9.9 72.7
2010 50 4.7 10.5 66.7
2011 58 4.2 13.6 0
2012 71 4.8 14.6 64.8
2013 65 5.2 12.3 0
2014 71 5.4 13.0 77.5
2015 77 6.0 12.8 n/a
2016 61 6.0 10.1 n/a
2017 58 5.8 9.9 n/a
2018 72 5.9 12.1 66.7
2019 72 6.8 10.5 66.7
2020 74 6.8 10.8 77
2021 76 6.8 11.1 n/a
2022 64 6.8 9.3 n/a
2023 61 7.0 8.6 75.4

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 Powers 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 $16,545
2020 n/a n/a $18,299
2021 n/a n/a $16,914
2022 $2,451 (11.3%) $19,177 (88.7%) $21,628

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Powers 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Powers Elementary School)7.730
 22.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Powers School District 31)7.730
 22.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.540.5
 11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Powers Elementary School)7.710
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Powers School District 31)7.710
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.127.5
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7261
 15.3%
African American00
American Indian47
 75%
Asian00
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White4733
 29.8%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%75.4%
 8.7%

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

High : Powers High School

Students at Powers Elementary School are 54% White, 26% Two or more races, 11% American Indian, 8% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 61 students attended Powers Elementary School.

Powers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Oregon elementary schools.


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