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Bush Elementary School

Summary:

Bush Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, Oregon, serving 254 students in grades K-5. 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.

Bush Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Oregon elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly low for male, Hispanic, and special education students, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of the state. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state and district averages, with most grades scoring 15-20 percentage points lower than the state. Nearby schools in the Salem-Keizer district, such as Hoover, Highland, and Richmond Elementary, also perform poorly, suggesting systemic issues within the district.

However, some schools in the same district, like Morningside Elementary and Candalaria Elementary, perform significantly better, ranking in the top 30% and top 40% of Oregon elementary schools, respectively. This indicates that the challenges faced by Bush Elementary may be related to the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which ranges from 72-73% in recent years. Despite the school's low performance, Bush Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student, at $19,397 per student in the 2021-2022 school year, suggesting that the issue may not be solely a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized and targeted to address the specific needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 410 14th St SE
       Salem, OR  97301-6315

(503) 399-3134

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
652nd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,397 Help


Students who attend Bush Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Leslie Middle School
High:    South Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.7%
White:
30.7%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Compare Details Bush Elementary School ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 30th 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 13.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.7%), White (30.7%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bush Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 5th 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 Bush Elementary School is $19,397, which is the 16th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bush Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bush Elementary School 652nd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Bush 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 Bush Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.89 568th 586 3.1%
2005 7.98 612th 629 2.7%
2006 1.30 636th 636 0.0%
2007 6.52 642nd 652 1.5%
2008 13.23 620th 655 5.3%
2009 13.76 620th 665 6.8%
2010 11.66 641st 674 4.9%
2011 26.51 583rd 695 16.1%
2012 35.76 530th 730 27.4%
2013 8.65 682nd 707 3.5%
2014 9.08 661st 695 4.9%
2015 7.43 690th 706 2.3%
2016 6.36 682nd 697 2.2%
2017 11.02 661st 701 5.7%
2018 9.29 673rd 709 5.1%
2019 5.40 697th 705 1.1%
2022 16.49 623rd 706 11.8%
2023 7.02 694th 706 1.7%
2024 13.38 652nd 710 8.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.82 125th 179 30.2%
2022 45.28 32nd 80 60.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.12 221st 481 54.1%
2024 17.63 290th 299 3.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.93 596th 640 6.9%
2019 10.05 583rd 597 2.3%
2022 16.52 620th 703 11.8%
2023 9.42 580th 595 2.5%
2024 29.28 407th 523 22.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.92 642nd 681 5.7%
2019 7.16 603rd 621 2.9%
2022 20.01 546th 646 15.5%
2023 11.10 625th 652 4.1%
2024 11.32 627th 658 4.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.94 628th 680 7.6%
2019 6.19 610th 623 2.1%
2022 16.68 586th 654 10.4%
2023 8.38 652nd 665 2.0%
2024 17.37 586th 662 11.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.17 457th 475 3.8%
2019 14.21 353rd 364 3.0%
2022 43.05 179th 339 47.2%
2023 18.18 334th 360 7.2%
2024 25.42 310th 365 15.1%
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Rank History for White students at Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.64 533rd 683 22.0%
2019 15.92 607th 662 8.3%
2022 25.98 530th 666 20.4%
2023 10.69 629th 656 4.1%
2024 24.18 533rd 670 20.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Bush Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 4 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 421 8 3 17 2 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 400 7 0 26 5 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 401 1 0 78 6 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 461 2 1 128 5 n/a n/a 0 597
1993 477 3 4 148 3 n/a n/a 0 635
1994 464 6 1 179 4 n/a n/a 0 654
1995 220 5 3 102 6 n/a n/a 8 344
1996 220 5 3 102 6 n/a n/a 8 344
1997 234 2 2 96 10 n/a n/a 16 360
1998 238 4 4 125 12 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 246 6 3 129 6 n/a n/a 0 390
2000 220 5 4 153 5 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 158 7 2 151 5 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 120 2 0 131 10 n/a n/a 73 336
2003 120 2 0 131 10 n/a n/a 73 336
2004 104 3 1 134 7 n/a n/a 50 299
2005 110 6 2 118 11 n/a n/a 28 275
2006 126 4 4 109 10 n/a n/a 0 253
2007 86 4 4 107 16 n/a n/a 41 258
2008 101 3 7 112 13 n/a n/a 49 285
2009 113 4 7 83 10 n/a n/a 38 255
2010 112 8 1 126 7 n/a n/a 23 277
2011 103 8 2 129 8 3 19 0 272
2012 109 5 2 132 7 6 16 0 277
2013 133 3 0 150 7 3 11 0 307
2014 129 2 2 154 7 6 16 0 316
2015 126 3 2 142 5 11 20 0 309
2016 133 6 1 141 6 8 20 0 315
2017 125 4 3 156 3 9 12 0 312
2018 111 8 0 177 6 8 18 0 328
2019 96 7 1 177 2 11 19 0 313
2020 87 4 1 161 6 9 12 0 280
2021 79 3 2 143 8 8 15 0 258
2022 75 1 1 161 5 10 20 0 273
2023 78 0 2 144 3 13 14 0 254

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 Bush Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 16.0 23.2 47
1989 451 19.4 23.2 37.3
1990 438 17.5 25.0 33.3
1991 486 20.0 24.3 47.9
1992 597 19.5 30.6 54.9
1993 635 27.0 23.5 54.6
1994 654 33.3 19.6 50.5
1995 344 18.4 18.7 50.9
1996 344 18.4 18.7 50.9
1997 360 18.5 19.5 57.6
1998 383 18.8 20.4 47.8
1999 390 18.7 20.9 90.3
2000 387 21.0 18.4 85.8
2001 323 18.3 17.7 86.4
2002 336 17.5 19.2 108.7
2003 336 17.5 19.2 108.7
2004 299 17.2 17.4 66.3
2005 275 14.5 19.0 80.2
2006 253 15.0 16.9 79.8
2007 258 15.8 16.3 99.5
2008 285 16.3 17.5 91.5
2009 255 16.6 15.3 96.8
2010 277 14.5 18.9 89.8
2011 272 15.1 17.9 79.4
2012 277 13.8 20.0 82.3
2013 307 12.6 24.1 82.4
2014 316 14.3 22.0 80.4
2015 309 16.0 19.3 68.9
2016 315 17.0 18.5 68.6
2017 312 19.6 15.8 68.6
2018 328 18.7 17.4 68.9
2019 313 16.2 19.2 68.7
2020 280 18.7 14.9 68.6
2021 258 13.1 19.6 n/a
2022 273 16.0 17.0 n/a
2023 254 16.0 15.8 72.4

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 Bush Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 16.0 23.2 47
1989 451 19.4 23.2 37.3
1990 438 17.5 25.0 33.3
1991 486 20.0 24.3 47.9
1992 597 19.5 30.6 54.9
1993 635 27.0 23.5 54.6
1994 654 33.3 19.6 50.5
1995 344 18.4 18.7 50.9
1996 344 18.4 18.7 50.9
1997 360 18.5 19.5 57.6
1998 383 18.8 20.4 47.8
1999 390 18.7 20.9 90.3
2000 387 21.0 18.4 85.8
2001 323 18.3 17.7 86.4
2002 336 17.5 19.2 108.7
2003 336 17.5 19.2 108.7
2004 299 17.2 17.4 66.3
2005 275 14.5 19.0 80.2
2006 253 15.0 16.9 79.8
2007 258 15.8 16.3 99.5
2008 285 16.3 17.5 91.5
2009 255 16.6 15.3 96.8
2010 277 14.5 18.9 89.8
2011 272 15.1 17.9 79.4
2012 277 13.8 20.0 82.3
2013 307 12.6 24.1 82.4
2014 316 14.3 22.0 80.4
2015 309 16.0 19.3 68.9
2016 315 17.0 18.5 68.6
2017 312 19.6 15.8 68.6
2018 328 18.7 17.4 68.9
2019 313 16.2 19.2 68.7
2020 280 18.7 14.9 68.6
2021 258 13.1 19.6 n/a
2022 273 16.0 17.0 n/a
2023 254 16.0 15.8 72.4

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 Bush 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 $16,005
2020 n/a n/a $17,563
2021 n/a n/a $15,884
2022 $2,845 (14.7%) $16,552 (85.3%) $19,397

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bush 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 697th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 694th of 706 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bush Elementary School)6.49.1
 2.7%
   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 (Bush Elementary School)6.418.2
 11.8%
   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 (Bush Elementary School)18.216.7
 1.5%
   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 (Bush Elementary School)16.310.4
 5.9%
   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 (Bush Elementary School)33.315.9
 17.4%
   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 (Bush Elementary School)12.111.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)29.920.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830
 7.8%
5th Grade Science (Bush Elementary School)15.220.9
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)26.822.8
 4%
   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 Students313254
 18.8%
African American70
 100%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic177144
 18.6%
Pacific Islander1113
 18.2%
White9678
 18.8%
Two or More Races1914
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.7%72.4%
 3.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bush Elementary School

Students at Bush Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 31% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

Bush Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Bush Elementary School.

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

Middle : Leslie Middle School
High : South Salem High School


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