Four Corners Elementary School

Summary:

Four Corners Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, Oregon, serving 362 students in grades K-5. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Oregon elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from Salem-Keizer School District 24J.

Academically, Four Corners Elementary School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 23.7% for the district and 39% for the state. The school's performance in mathematics and science is similarly low, with 5th-grade students scoring around 30 percentage points below the state average. Additionally, the school serves a higher proportion of disadvantaged student populations, with 72.1% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the district average.

Despite the school's low performance, the spending per student at Four Corners Elementary School ($19,765 in 2021-2022) is higher than the district average, suggesting that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources to improve student outcomes. In contrast, Morningside Elementary School, located just 3 miles away, consistently ranks in the top 30% of Oregon elementary schools and outperforms Four Corners Elementary School by a significant margin in all subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public K-5

 500 Elma Ave SE
       Salem, OR  97317-5621


(503) 399-3145

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
708th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,541 Help


Students who attend Four Corners Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Houck Middle School
High:    North Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.0%
White:
21.3%
Pacific Islander:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Four Corners Elementary School ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks last 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 6.31. (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 (68%), White (21.3%), Pacific Islander (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Four Corners Elementary School is 18.7, which is the 22nd best among 44 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Four Corners Elementary School is $19,541. 25 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Four Corners Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Four Corners Elementary School 708th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Four Corners 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 Four Corners Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Four Corners Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.25 565th 586 3.6%
2005 3.38 626th 629 0.5%
2006 2.72 632nd 636 0.6%
2007 10.76 629th 652 3.5%
2008 14.16 615th 655 6.1%
2009 14.06 617th 665 7.2%
2010 12.15 635th 674 5.8%
2011 6.69 680th 695 2.2%
2012 5.69 719th 730 1.5%
2013 6.09 691st 707 2.3%
2014 5.95 677th 695 2.6%
2015 9.40 680th 706 3.7%
2016 5.03 689th 697 1.1%
2017 6.47 682nd 701 2.7%
2018 4.90 699th 709 1.4%
2019 5.59 694th 705 1.6%
2022 9.05 682nd 706 3.4%
2023 6.33 698th 706 1.1%
2024 6.31 708th 710 0.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Four Corners Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.22 178th 179 0.6%
2019 20.21 97th 97 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Four Corners Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.89 426th 481 11.4%
2019 25.75 248th 303 18.2%
2023 13.94 230th 231 0.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Four Corners Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.68 631st 640 1.4%
2019 10.44 579th 597 3.0%
2022 9.03 679th 703 3.4%
2023 8.37 586th 595 1.5%
2024 19.91 483rd 523 7.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Four Corners Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.97 674th 681 1.0%
2019 5.33 610th 621 1.8%
2022 10.32 618th 646 4.3%
2023 9.33 635th 652 2.6%
2024 9.99 635th 658 3.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Four Corners Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.10 26th 27 3.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Four Corners Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.55 668th 680 1.8%
2019 8.77 596th 623 4.3%
2022 10.31 631st 654 3.5%
2023 6.27 659th 665 0.9%
2024 5.84 661st 662 0.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Four Corners Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.68 462nd 475 2.7%
2019 15.46 348th 364 4.4%
2022 20.62 312th 339 8.0%
2023 16.58 343rd 360 4.7%
2024 17.17 351st 365 3.8%
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Rank History for White students at Four Corners Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.49 657th 683 3.8%
2019 19.13 584th 662 11.8%
2023 12.19 618th 656 5.8%
2024 10.00 652nd 670 2.7%
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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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by a teacher
Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Open Quote The staff is extremely caring of the students. The students care for and help each other. They are accepting of others. There is much diversity. Each classroom has a wide range of student levels within the same grade. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Four Corners Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 414 5 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 440
1989 467 6 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 443 13 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1991 464 11 3 10 4 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 405 15 4 14 7 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 397 6 3 21 7 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 424 7 1 28 11 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 365 9 6 59 13 n/a n/a 7 459
1996 365 9 6 59 13 n/a n/a 7 459
1997 401 13 5 69 9 n/a n/a 6 503
1998 392 11 7 71 12 n/a n/a 0 493
1999 387 11 6 69 9 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 395 11 6 80 6 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 274 17 8 86 7 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 211 6 5 127 13 n/a n/a 99 461
2003 211 6 5 127 13 n/a n/a 99 461
2004 184 9 5 162 12 n/a n/a 59 431
2005 253 9 4 179 12 n/a n/a 1 458
2006 234 8 5 202 11 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 204 9 10 242 9 n/a n/a 32 506
2008 194 2 20 272 8 n/a n/a 38 534
2009 178 3 21 281 9 n/a n/a 36 528
2010 172 2 27 326 3 n/a n/a 13 543
2011 150 1 7 319 1 18 15 0 511
2012 160 0 5 302 7 20 12 0 506
2013 193 1 12 278 8 16 15 0 523
2014 169 4 10 295 9 18 9 0 514
2015 158 7 9 308 5 18 16 0 521
2016 169 6 7 313 3 18 17 0 533
2017 124 5 8 342 3 30 17 0 529
2018 113 3 7 322 3 30 18 0 496
2019 94 6 11 345 7 30 17 0 510
2020 86 5 9 328 4 17 18 0 467
2021 75 9 9 312 1 17 15 0 438
2022 66 4 6 260 1 20 7 1 365
2023 77 3 4 246 2 16 13 1 362

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 Four Corners Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 440 19.5 22.5 29.1
1989 487 19.5 24.9 17.2
1990 466 19.5 23.8 16.3
1991 492 20.0 24.6 20.9
1992 445 17.0 26.1 23.1
1993 434 21.0 20.7 22.8
1994 471 21.2 22.2 29.9
1995 459 17.0 27.0 34.5
1996 459 17.0 27.0 34.5
1997 503 23.2 21.7 36
1998 493 24.0 20.5 34.1
1999 482 22.5 21.4 62.9
2000 498 23.0 21.7 56.8
2001 392 23.0 17.0 62.5
2002 461 22.5 20.5 93.4
2003 461 22.5 20.5 93.4
2004 431 22.9 18.8 83.9
2005 458 20.4 22.5 68.7
2006 460 23.0 20.0 72.6
2007 506 26.4 19.2 83.3
2008 534 25.5 20.9 74.2
2009 528 27.3 19.3 73.4
2010 543 26.2 20.7 70
2011 511 23.9 21.3 88.8
2012 506 21.2 23.8 86.8
2013 523 22.3 23.4 86.6
2014 514 23.1 22.1 86.6
2015 521 26.0 20.0 87.9
2016 533 29.0 18.3 88
2017 529 30.1 17.5 88.1
2018 496 27.7 17.8 87.9
2019 510 26.9 18.9 88
2020 467 23.9 19.5 88
2021 438 19.1 22.8 n/a
2022 365 23.9 15.2 n/a
2023 362 19.2 18.7 72.1

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 Four Corners Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 440 19.5 22.5 29.1
1989 487 19.5 24.9 17.2
1990 466 19.5 23.8 16.3
1991 492 20.0 24.6 20.9
1992 445 17.0 26.1 23.1
1993 434 21.0 20.7 22.8
1994 471 21.2 22.2 29.9
1995 459 17.0 27.0 34.5
1996 459 17.0 27.0 34.5
1997 503 23.2 21.7 36
1998 493 24.0 20.5 34.1
1999 482 22.5 21.4 62.9
2000 498 23.0 21.7 56.8
2001 392 23.0 17.0 62.5
2002 461 22.5 20.5 93.4
2003 461 22.5 20.5 93.4
2004 431 22.9 18.8 83.9
2005 458 20.4 22.5 68.7
2006 460 23.0 20.0 72.6
2007 506 26.4 19.2 83.3
2008 534 25.5 20.9 74.2
2009 528 27.3 19.3 73.4
2010 543 26.2 20.7 70
2011 511 23.9 21.3 88.8
2012 506 21.2 23.8 86.8
2013 523 22.3 23.4 86.6
2014 514 23.1 22.1 86.6
2015 521 26.0 20.0 87.9
2016 533 29.0 18.3 88
2017 529 30.1 17.5 88.1
2018 496 27.7 17.8 87.9
2019 510 26.9 18.9 88
2020 467 23.9 19.5 88
2021 438 19.1 22.8 n/a
2022 365 23.9 15.2 n/a
2023 362 19.2 18.7 72.1

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 Four Corners 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 $15,316
2020 n/a n/a $13,295
2021 n/a n/a $14,587
2022 $2,861 (14.5%) $16,904 (85.5%) $19,765
2023 $2,586 (13.2%) $16,955 (86.8%) $19,541

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Four Corners 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 694th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 698th of 706 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Four Corners Elementary School)28.88.5
 20.3%
   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 (Four Corners Elementary School)157
 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 (Four Corners Elementary School)17.819.4
 1.6%
   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 (Four Corners Elementary School)15.114.5
 0.6%
   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 (Four Corners Elementary School)17.615.4
 2.2%
   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 (Four Corners Elementary School)8.88.3
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)29.920.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830
 7.8%
5th Grade Science (Four Corners Elementary School)6.76.2
 0.5%
   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 Students510362
 29%
African American63
 50%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian114
 63.6%
Hispanic345246
 28.7%
Pacific Islander3016
 46.7%
White9477
 18.1%
Two or More Races1713
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88%72.1%
 15.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Four Corners Elementary School

Students who attend Four Corners Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Houck Middle School
High : North Salem High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Four Corners Elementary School.

Four Corners Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Oregon elementary schools.

Students at Four Corners Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 21% White, 4% Pacific Islander, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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