Yoshikai Elementary School

Summary:

Yoshikai Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, Oregon, serving 480 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 106 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Yoshikai Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.2% of 3rd graders, 22.1% of 4th graders, and 22.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for English Language Learner and Special Education students but much lower for Female, Male, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 70% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Yoshikai Elementary School to nearby schools within the same district, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For example, Valley Inquiry Charter School, located just 1.77 miles away, consistently outperforms Yoshikai Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. Additionally, Yoshikai Elementary School's performance has declined over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 212 out of 707 schools in 2012-2013 to 528 out of 710 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4900 Jade St NE
       Salem, OR  97305-3169


(503) 399-3438

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
528th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,036 Help


Students who attend Yoshikai Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stephens Middle School
High:    McKay High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  480

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.0%
White:
12.7%
Pacific Islander:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Yoshikai Elementary School ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 21st among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.02. (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: Hispanic (81%), White (12.7%), Pacific Islander (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yoshikai Elementary School is 17.3, which is the 13th best among 44 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yoshikai Elementary School is $20,036, which is the 22nd highest among 44 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yoshikai Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Yoshikai Elementary School 528th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Yoshikai Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Salem-Keizer School District 24J:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem-Keizer School District 24J 106th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yoshikai Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Yoshikai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.30 239th 586 59.2%
2005 38.53 441st 629 29.9%
2006 39.57 464th 636 27.0%
2007 13.39 616th 652 5.5%
2008 31.55 507th 655 22.6%
2009 51.71 348th 665 47.7%
2010 52.88 353rd 674 47.6%
2011 61.53 264th 695 62.0%
2012 54.50 338th 730 53.7%
2013 66.72 212th 707 70.0%
2014 65.57 228th 695 67.2%
2015 61.18 231st 706 67.3%
2016 52.96 309th 697 55.7%
2017 43.49 393rd 701 43.9%
2018 34.13 477th 709 32.7%
2019 36.65 453rd 705 35.7%
2022 22.11 574th 706 18.7%
2023 24.65 548th 706 22.4%
2024 26.02 528th 710 25.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Yoshikai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.03 37th 179 79.3%
2019 68.60 13th 97 86.6%
2022 48.29 25th 80 68.8%
2023 53.34 31st 87 64.4%
2024 61.54 15th 97 84.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Yoshikai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.11 295th 481 38.7%
2019 35.31 184th 303 39.3%
2023 23.03 199th 231 13.9%
2024 57.36 87th 299 70.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yoshikai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.44 288th 640 55.0%
2019 55.68 213th 597 64.3%
2022 22.19 570th 703 18.9%
2023 34.40 409th 595 31.3%
2024 44.94 267th 523 48.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Yoshikai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.07 4th 18 77.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Yoshikai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.70 457th 681 32.9%
2019 21.60 521st 621 16.1%
2022 23.62 514th 646 20.4%
2023 25.48 503rd 652 22.9%
2024 26.20 501st 658 23.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Yoshikai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.18 14th 27 48.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Yoshikai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.21 463rd 680 31.9%
2019 24.79 499th 623 19.9%
2022 22.84 540th 654 17.4%
2023 29.57 473rd 665 28.9%
2024 26.87 503rd 662 24.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yoshikai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.34 230th 475 51.6%
2019 51.57 161st 364 55.8%
2022 36.81 214th 339 36.9%
2023 41.24 194th 360 46.1%
2024 44.74 185th 365 49.3%
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Rank History for White students at Yoshikai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.10 327th 683 52.1%
2019 48.61 337th 662 49.1%
2022 56.61 260th 666 61.0%
2024 48.31 322nd 670 51.9%
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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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Friday, February 8, 2019

Open Quote The principal at this school takes no action against regular bullies and dismisses most parents when a complaint comes in. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Yoshikai Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 464 6 14 33 9 n/a n/a 13 539
1996 464 6 14 33 9 n/a n/a 13 539
1997 415 13 12 42 6 n/a n/a 27 515
1998 412 16 11 40 5 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 431 11 13 35 5 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 447 8 15 37 10 n/a n/a 0 517
2001 341 7 17 42 10 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 184 5 10 152 7 n/a n/a 64 422
2003 184 5 10 152 7 n/a n/a 64 422
2004 200 5 14 193 11 n/a n/a 61 484
2005 221 2 7 199 20 n/a n/a 31 480
2006 225 4 13 212 18 n/a n/a 0 472
2007 160 7 15 242 15 n/a n/a 84 523
2008 150 5 16 247 10 n/a n/a 77 505
2009 146 5 10 262 8 n/a n/a 58 489
2010 142 5 12 319 5 n/a n/a 18 501
2011 139 3 7 336 2 5 20 0 512
2012 127 3 8 329 1 3 17 0 488
2013 125 2 11 329 2 14 20 0 503
2014 127 3 9 319 3 11 22 0 494
2015 121 5 7 365 2 16 20 0 536
2016 128 5 12 349 1 20 22 0 537
2017 154 5 10 375 2 19 23 0 588
2018 145 5 10 365 3 16 15 0 559
2019 121 5 6 378 0 21 20 0 551
2020 100 7 3 368 2 19 20 0 519
2021 82 7 2 348 2 14 17 0 472
2022 72 4 9 371 2 15 13 0 486
2023 61 2 5 389 1 13 9 0 480

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 Yoshikai Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 539 17.2 31.3 16.3
1996 539 17.2 31.3 16.3
1997 515 24.7 20.9 18
1998 484 21.8 22.2 17.1
1999 495 22.0 22.5 33.9
2000 517 23.0 22.5 35
2001 417 24.0 17.4 42.9
2002 422 20.7 20.4 77.7
2003 422 20.7 20.4 77.7
2004 484 20.3 23.8 62.2
2005 480 20.3 23.6 63
2006 472 24.0 19.7 68.9
2007 523 26.4 19.8 80.4
2008 505 27.5 18.4 82
2009 489 24.6 19.9 78.7
2010 501 23.6 21.2 71.8
2011 512 24.1 21.1 68.6
2012 488 22.4 21.7 69.5
2013 503 22.3 22.5 69.6
2014 494 21.3 23.1 69.6
2015 536 23.0 23.3 80
2016 537 27.0 19.8 80.1
2017 588 27.6 21.3 80.1
2018 559 26.2 21.2 80
2019 551 27.8 19.7 80
2020 519 24.8 20.9 80
2021 472 22.2 21.2 n/a
2022 486 26.5 18.3 n/a
2023 480 27.7 17.3 70

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 Yoshikai Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 539 17.2 31.3 16.3
1996 539 17.2 31.3 16.3
1997 515 24.7 20.9 18
1998 484 21.8 22.2 17.1
1999 495 22.0 22.5 33.9
2000 517 23.0 22.5 35
2001 417 24.0 17.4 42.9
2002 422 20.7 20.4 77.7
2003 422 20.7 20.4 77.7
2004 484 20.3 23.8 62.2
2005 480 20.3 23.6 63
2006 472 24.0 19.7 68.9
2007 523 26.4 19.8 80.4
2008 505 27.5 18.4 82
2009 489 24.6 19.9 78.7
2010 501 23.6 21.2 71.8
2011 512 24.1 21.1 68.6
2012 488 22.4 21.7 69.5
2013 503 22.3 22.5 69.6
2014 494 21.3 23.1 69.6
2015 536 23.0 23.3 80
2016 537 27.0 19.8 80.1
2017 588 27.6 21.3 80.1
2018 559 26.2 21.2 80
2019 551 27.8 19.7 80
2020 519 24.8 20.9 80
2021 472 22.2 21.2 n/a
2022 486 26.5 18.3 n/a
2023 480 27.7 17.3 70

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 Yoshikai 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 $13,075
2020 n/a n/a $13,335
2021 n/a n/a $14,977
2022 $2,077 (11.7%) $15,654 (88.3%) $17,731
2023 $2,046 (10.2%) $17,990 (89.8%) $20,036

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Yoshikai 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 453rd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 548th of 706 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yoshikai Elementary School)45.421.2
 24.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)35.724
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Yoshikai Elementary School)64.645.5
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)3722.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Yoshikai Elementary School)3319.5
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)37.930
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Yoshikai Elementary School)44.720.7
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)33.124.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Yoshikai Elementary School)34.743.9
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)44.737.2
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Yoshikai Elementary School)28.719
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)29.920.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Yoshikai Elementary School)1810.8
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)26.823.2
 3.6%
   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 Students551480
 12.9%
African American52
 60%
American Indian01
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic378389
 2.9%
Pacific Islander2113
 38.1%
White12161
 49.6%
Two or More Races209
 55%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80%70%
 10%


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Yoshikai Elementary School ranks 528th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Yoshikai Elementary School are 81% Hispanic, 13% White, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended Yoshikai Elementary School.

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

Middle : Stephens Middle School
High : McKay High School


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