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Candalaria Elementary School

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Candalaria Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, Oregon, serving 301 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 Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Candalaria Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across grades 3-5. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Candalaria's 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 60%, compared to 35.9% for the district and 46.9% for the state. The school's Hispanic students also perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top 35-51 schools in Oregon for this subgroup over the past three years. However, Candalaria's White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have lower rankings compared to other Oregon elementary schools, indicating potential equity issues that the school and district may need to address.

Despite Candalaria's consistent academic performance, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 64 out of 697 schools in 2015-2016 to 227 out of 710 schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that other schools in Oregon may be improving at a faster rate. Compared to nearby schools in the Salem-Keizer School District, Candalaria generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency rates, particularly in ELA and Mathematics. However, some nearby schools, such as Morningside Elementary and Wright Elementary, have also demonstrated strong academic performance and may be worth further investigation to identify best practices that could be replicated at Candalaria.


Detail:

Public K-5

 935 Hansen Ave S
       Salem, OR  97302-5921

(503) 399-3136

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,999 Help


Students who attend Candalaria Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Leslie Middle School
High:    South Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Hispanic:
20.6%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.4% Help


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Compare Details Candalaria Elementary School ranks better than 68% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd 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 61.73. (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: White (67.1%), Hispanic (20.6%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Candalaria Elementary School is 21.8. 41 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Candalaria Elementary School is $18,999. 29 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Candalaria Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Candalaria Elementary School 227th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Candalaria 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 Candalaria Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Candalaria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.78 102nd 586 82.6%
2005 67.76 179th 629 71.5%
2006 67.83 191st 636 70.0%
2007 74.02 126th 652 80.7%
2008 76.85 107th 655 83.7%
2009 83.68 63rd 665 90.5%
2010 79.65 100th 674 85.2%
2011 73.76 141st 695 79.7%
2012 82.65 86th 730 88.2%
2013 76.85 128th 707 81.9%
2014 80.09 105th 695 84.9%
2015 86.53 75th 706 89.4%
2016 86.84 64th 697 90.8%
2017 86.95 68th 701 90.3%
2018 83.93 89th 709 87.4%
2019 87.00 77th 705 89.1%
2022 59.21 242nd 706 65.7%
2023 51.14 304th 706 56.9%
2024 61.73 227th 710 68.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Candalaria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.38 29th 481 94.0%
2019 84.03 26th 303 91.4%
2022 44.57 97th 215 54.9%
2023 45.87 93rd 231 59.7%
2024 42.66 145th 299 51.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Candalaria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.71 109th 640 83.0%
2019 72.17 105th 597 82.4%
2022 59.59 238th 703 66.1%
2023 68.45 135th 595 77.3%
2024 40.93 308th 523 41.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Candalaria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.40 120th 681 82.4%
2019 79.14 112th 621 82.0%
2022 57.44 233rd 646 63.9%
2023 57.21 242nd 652 62.9%
2024 56.95 232nd 658 64.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Candalaria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.94 65th 680 90.4%
2019 89.41 52nd 623 91.7%
2022 58.28 224th 654 65.7%
2023 46.14 329th 665 50.5%
2024 60.61 213th 662 67.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Candalaria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.48 51st 339 85.0%
2023 86.26 21st 360 94.2%
2024 76.09 35th 365 90.4%
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Rank History for White students at Candalaria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.37 123rd 683 82.0%
2019 82.00 102nd 662 84.6%
2022 49.78 306th 666 54.1%
2023 46.45 337th 656 48.6%
2024 55.55 269th 670 59.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Candalaria Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 255 0 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 267
1989 271 0 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 288
1990 314 1 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 300 1 13 1 1 n/a n/a 0 316
1992 298 3 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1993 317 3 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 297 0 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1995 249 0 8 3 1 n/a n/a 29 290
1996 249 0 8 3 1 n/a n/a 29 290
1997 252 0 8 4 1 n/a n/a 28 293
1998 248 2 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1999 261 2 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2000 239 3 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 213 3 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 231 0 7 8 0 n/a n/a 72 318
2003 231 0 7 8 0 n/a n/a 72 318
2004 238 2 9 10 1 n/a n/a 46 306
2005 263 3 11 8 1 n/a n/a 34 320
2006 268 4 9 14 4 n/a n/a 0 299
2007 246 2 11 16 4 n/a n/a 51 330
2008 237 2 15 9 5 n/a n/a 51 319
2009 226 1 17 13 6 n/a n/a 49 312
2010 275 1 15 31 6 n/a n/a 13 341
2011 254 1 13 33 6 0 22 0 329
2012 280 1 13 27 8 0 24 0 353
2013 269 4 12 21 5 0 27 0 338
2014 273 3 8 26 4 1 28 0 343
2015 279 6 7 28 4 1 27 0 352
2016 281 8 6 27 4 1 27 0 354
2017 273 3 8 28 2 3 24 0 341
2018 259 2 9 43 3 1 25 0 342
2019 250 3 10 52 4 0 21 0 340
2020 255 4 5 57 5 0 27 0 353
2021 199 4 7 50 1 0 18 0 279
2022 208 0 9 56 0 1 25 0 299
2023 202 4 8 62 1 2 22 0 301

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 Candalaria Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 12.2 21.8 5.2
1989 288 12.3 23.4 4.9
1990 329 11.9 27.6 3
1991 316 13.4 23.5 3.8
1992 314 11.5 27.3 2.2
1993 334 12.7 26.3 5.7
1994 311 14.0 22.2 2.9
1995 290 11.0 26.4 3.8
1996 290 11.0 26.4 3.8
1997 293 12.8 22.9 6.8
1998 260 12.5 20.8 4.2
1999 274 9.5 28.8 11.7
2000 258 12.0 21.5 9.3
2001 229 10.5 21.8 11.4
2002 318 13.0 24.5 19.1
2003 318 13.0 24.5 19.1
2004 306 13.9 22.0 19.2
2005 320 13.4 23.9 23.1
2006 299 15.0 19.9 26.8
2007 330 16.8 19.6 24.4
2008 319 16.9 18.9 20.9
2009 312 16.1 19.4 28.9
2010 341 17.2 19.7 24.1
2011 329 15.9 20.5 27.1
2012 353 14.0 25.2 29.5
2013 338 13.1 25.8 30.2
2014 343 13.7 24.9 24.2
2015 352 15.0 23.4 24.7
2016 354 16.0 22.1 26.3
2017 341 16.5 20.5 27.3
2018 342 14.2 24.0 27.8
2019 340 15.7 21.5 25
2020 353 14.8 23.7 30
2021 279 13.7 20.3 n/a
2022 299 12.7 23.4 n/a
2023 301 13.8 21.8 82.4

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 Candalaria Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 12.2 21.8 5.2
1989 288 12.3 23.4 4.9
1990 329 11.9 27.6 3
1991 316 13.4 23.5 3.8
1992 314 11.5 27.3 2.2
1993 334 12.7 26.3 5.7
1994 311 14.0 22.2 2.9
1995 290 11.0 26.4 3.8
1996 290 11.0 26.4 3.8
1997 293 12.8 22.9 6.8
1998 260 12.5 20.8 4.2
1999 274 9.5 28.8 11.7
2000 258 12.0 21.5 9.3
2001 229 10.5 21.8 11.4
2002 318 13.0 24.5 19.1
2003 318 13.0 24.5 19.1
2004 306 13.9 22.0 19.2
2005 320 13.4 23.9 23.1
2006 299 15.0 19.9 26.8
2007 330 16.8 19.6 24.4
2008 319 16.9 18.9 20.9
2009 312 16.1 19.4 28.9
2010 341 17.2 19.7 24.1
2011 329 15.9 20.5 27.1
2012 353 14.0 25.2 29.5
2013 338 13.1 25.8 30.2
2014 343 13.7 24.9 24.2
2015 352 15.0 23.4 24.7
2016 354 16.0 22.1 26.3
2017 341 16.5 20.5 27.3
2018 342 14.2 24.0 27.8
2019 340 15.7 21.5 25
2020 353 14.8 23.7 30
2021 279 13.7 20.3 n/a
2022 299 12.7 23.4 n/a
2023 301 13.8 21.8 82.4

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 Candalaria 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 $13,443
2020 n/a n/a $12,831
2021 n/a n/a $16,347
2022 $1,280 (7.7%) $15,450 (92.4%) $16,729
2023 $1,350 (7.1%) $17,650 (92.9%) $18,999

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Candalaria 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 77th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 304th of 706 Elementary schools
 32.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Candalaria Elementary School)63.852.5
 11.3%
   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 (Candalaria Elementary School)63.855.2
 8.6%
   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 (Candalaria Elementary School)71.941.5
 30.4%
   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 (Candalaria Elementary School)59.635.8
 23.8%
   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 (Candalaria Elementary School)81.850
 31.8%
   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 (Candalaria Elementary School)65.520.7
 44.8%
   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 (Candalaria Elementary School)49.122.8
 26.3%
   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 Students340301
 11.5%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic5262
 19.2%
Pacific Islander02
White250202
 19.2%
Two or More Races2122
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%82.4%
 57.4%

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Students at Candalaria Elementary School are 67% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Leslie Middle School
High : South Salem High School

Candalaria Elementary School ranks 227th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Candalaria Elementary School.


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