Is Optimum Learning Environment Charter School a good school?

Optimum Learning Environment Charter School ranks 228 th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Optimum Learning Environment Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Optimum Learning Environment Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Optimum Learning Environment Charter School?

Students at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School are 63% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

Summary:

Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is a public charter elementary school in Keizer, Oregon, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 131 students. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the surrounding Salem-Keizer School District 24J and the state of Oregon in proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Optimum Learning Environment Charter School had 61.5% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35.9% for the district and 46.9% for the state. Similarly, in 5th-grade Mathematics, the school had 57.7% proficiency, compared to 20.6% for the district and 31.4% for the state. This exceptional academic performance has earned the school a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking in the top half of Oregon elementary schools.

What's particularly noteworthy is the school's ability to serve students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In the 2022-2023 school year, Optimum Learning Environment Charter School ranked 62 out of 595 Oregon elementary schools for this student group, earning a 4-star rating. This suggests the school's educational approach and resources are well-suited to meet the needs of students from diverse economic and social circumstances, providing a high-quality education that exceeds the district's average.

Detail:

Public, Charter 1-5

7905 June Reid Pl NE
Keizer, OR 97303-2559

(503) 399-5548

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
228^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,788

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 131

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.4%

Hispanic:

19.8%

Two or more races:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Optimum Learning Environment Charter School ranks better than 67.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4^th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Optimum Learning Environment Charter School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), Hispanic (19.8%), two or more races (11.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is 20. 28 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Optimum Learning Environment Charter School employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is $16,788. 35 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Optimum Learning Environment Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Optimum Learning Environment Charter School 228^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Optimum Learning Environment Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Salem-Keizer School District 24J:

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

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Rank History for all students at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	78.05	83^rd	586	85.8%
2005	76.87	94^th	629	85.1%
2006	75.01	107^th	636	83.2%
2007	85.61	46^th	652	92.9%
2008	80.54	81^st	655	87.6%
2009	83.29	70^th	665	89.5%
2010	86.66	38^th	674	94.4%
2011	81.15	84^th	695	87.9%
2012	86.69	61^st	730	91.6%
2013	85.86	65^th	707	90.8%
2014	85.52	66^th	695	90.5%
2015	87.84	64^th	706	90.9%
2016	82.55	93^rd	697	86.7%
2017	88.95	59^th	701	91.6%
2018	80.28	107^th	709	84.9%
2019	69.56	179^th	705	74.6%
2022	65.67	198^th	706	72.0%
2023	61.96	236^th	706	66.6%
2024	61.29	228^th	710	67.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	88.14	15^th	640	97.7%
2022	66.02	195^th	703	72.3%
2023	80.46	62^nd	595	89.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	62.17	235^th	681	65.5%
2019	68.29	169^th	621	72.8%
2022	49.41	289^th	646	55.3%
2024	50.22	273^rd	658	58.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	89.62	48^th	680	92.9%
2019	83.23	91^st	623	85.4%
2022	65.60	177^th	654	72.9%
2023	56.19	252^nd	665	62.1%
2024	62.48	199^th	662	69.9%

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Rank History for White students at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	73.32	152^nd	683	77.7%
2019	64.57	211^th	662	68.1%
2022	59.34	238^th	666	64.3%
2023	52.66	293^rd	656	55.3%
2024	58.62	250^th	670	62.7%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	104	0	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	16	127
2003	104	0	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	16	127
2004	115	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	4	125
2005	111	0	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	1	120
2006	120	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	124
2007	104	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	17	125
2008	102	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	20	125
2009	104	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	17	125
2010	98	0	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	16	125
2011	104	0	3	9	1	0	8	0	125
2012	108	0	4	9	3	0	10	0	134
2013	105	0	2	15	0	0	10	0	132
2014	109	0	1	12	0	0	8	0	130
2015	103	0	2	14	0	0	10	0	129
2016	110	1	1	9	0	0	8	0	129
2017	114	1	1	7	1	0	6	0	130
2018	112	1	2	7	1	0	5	0	128
2019	107	2	3	10	1	0	7	0	130
2020	103	2	7	8	1	0	10	0	131
2021	88	1	10	13	1	0	13	0	126
2022	86	1	6	22	1	0	12	0	128
2023	83	3	4	26	0	0	15	0	131

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 Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	127	4.5	28.2	0
2003	127	4.5	28.2	0
2004	125	5.3	23.6	13.2
2005	120	4.8	25.0	14.3
2006	124	5.0	24.8	13.7
2007	125	5.0	25.0	13.9
2008	125	5.0	25.0	14.3
2009	125	5.7	21.6	13.9
2010	125	5.8	21.3	16.5
2011	125	5.7	21.8	20.8
2012	134	5.8	23.1	18.7
2013	132	6.0	21.8	18.2
2014	130	5.8	22.0	22.3
2015	129	6.0	21.5	18.6
2016	129	6.0	21.5	20.9
2017	130	6.3	20.6	20
2018	128	6.3	20.3	21.9
2019	130	5.3	24.5	25.4
2020	131	6.5	20.0	20.6
2021	126	6.5	19.2	n/a
2022	128	6.1	20.7	n/a
2023	131	6.5	20.0	n/a

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 Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	127	4.5	28.2	0
2003	127	4.5	28.2	0
2004	125	5.3	23.6	13.2
2005	120	4.8	25.0	14.3
2006	124	5.0	24.8	13.7
2007	125	5.0	25.0	13.9
2008	125	5.0	25.0	14.3
2009	125	5.7	21.6	13.9
2010	125	5.8	21.3	16.5
2011	125	5.7	21.8	20.8
2012	134	5.8	23.1	18.7
2013	132	6.0	21.8	18.2
2014	130	5.8	22.0	22.3
2015	129	6.0	21.5	18.6
2016	129	6.0	21.5	20.9
2017	130	6.3	20.6	20
2018	128	6.3	20.3	21.9
2019	130	5.3	24.5	25.4
2020	131	6.5	20.0	20.6
2021	126	6.5	19.2	n/a
2022	128	6.1	20.7	n/a
2023	131	6.5	20.0	n/a

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 Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$12,585
2020	n/a	n/a	$12,819
2021	n/a	n/a	$15,740
2022	$1,471 (8.8%)	$15,317 (91.2%)	$16,788

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Optimum Learning Environment Charter 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 179^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 236^th of 706 Elementary schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Optimum Learning Environment Charter School)	52	41.7	10.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	35.7	24	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Optimum Learning Environment Charter School)	48	36	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	37	22.7	14.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Optimum Learning Environment Charter School)	58.3	57.7	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	37.9	30	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Optimum Learning Environment Charter School)	41.7	50	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	33.1	24.6	8.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Optimum Learning Environment Charter School)	76	52.2	23.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	44.7	37.2	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Optimum Learning Environment Charter School)	56	39.1	16.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	29.9	20.2	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Optimum Learning Environment Charter School)	48	34.8	13.2%
5th Grade Science (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	26.8	23.2	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	130	131	0.8%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	10	26	160%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	107	83	22.4%
Two or More Races	7	15	114.3%

Schools Near Optimum Learning Environment Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)			OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School	Public, Charter	1-5	7905 June Reid Pl NE	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-5548	131	7	20.0		83 (63.4%)	3 (2.3%)	26 (19.8%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.5%)	61.3	228^th of 710 public elementary schools	67.9%		62	236^th of 706 public elementary schools	66.6%	8	44.0	33.3	61.5	40.0	32.0	57.7	42.3	$16,788	$1,471	$15,317
Forest Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	7905 June Reid Pl NE	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-5548	230	12	18.6	89.6%	123 (53.5%)	4 (1.7%)	81 (35.2%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	15 (6.5%)	49.9	308^th of 710 public elementary schools	56.6%		31.4	476^th of 706 public elementary schools	32.6%	168	15.8	46.2	72.7	18.4	35.9	54.5	59.1	$20,220	$1,371	$18,849
Clear Lake Elementary School	Public	K-5	7425 Meadowglen St N	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3138	336	18	18.9	57.1%	192 (57.1%)	7 (2.1%)	90 (26.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	36 (10.7%)	55	279^th of 710 public elementary schools	60.7%		57	272^nd of 706 public elementary schools	61.5%	7	31.4	52.2	44.1	35.3	50.7	29.4	39.7	$18,179	$1,254	$16,925
Gubser Elementary School	Public	K-5	6610 14th Ave NE	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3275	426	20	21.2	88.0%	227 (53.3%)	4 (0.9%)	142 (33.3%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.6%)	33.5	461^st of 710 public elementary schools	35.1%		35.8	431^st of 706 public elementary schools	39.0%	30	27.0	45.1	42.9	27.0	32.4	17.5	22.2	$16,482	$1,247	$15,235
Keizer Elementary School	Public	K-5	5600 McClure St N	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3161	561	27	20.7	69.9%	224 (39.9%)	6 (1.1%)	273 (48.7%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	42 (7.5%)	24.1	549^th of 710 public elementary schools	22.7%		17.4	616^th of 706 public elementary schools	12.7%	67	21.3	25.6	44.4	24.7	17.1	18.9	23.6	$17,210	$2,247	$14,963
Kennedy Elementary School	Public	K-5	4912 Noren Ave NE	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3163	357	23	15.7	90.8%	92 (25.8%)	5 (1.4%)	236 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	12 (3.4%)	12.2	663^rd of 710 public elementary schools	6.6%		11.5	663^rd of 706 public elementary schools	6.1%		9.8	22.6	28.4	16.4	14.5	13.4	13.4	$19,554	$2,159	$17,395
Cummings Elementary School	Public	K-5	613 Cummings Ln N	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3141	435	22	19.5	97.2%	217 (49.9%)	5 (1.1%)	148 (34.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	15 (3.4%)	40 (9.2%)	20.5	593^rd of 710 public elementary schools	16.5%		13.7	648^th of 706 public elementary schools	8.2%	55	19.4	17.4	38.7	13.4	11.6	27.4	25.8	$18,058	$2,312	$15,747
Weddle Elementary School	Public	K-5	1825 Alder Dr NE	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3604	356	24	14.8	72.5%	108 (30.3%)	5 (1.4%)	194 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	19 (5.3%)	25 (7.0%)	6.9	702^nd of 710 public elementary schools	1.1%		6.3	699^th of 706 public elementary schools	1.0%	3	11.3	9.5	11.1	9.4	13.5	9.3	11.1	$20,701	$2,152	$18,550
Hallman Elementary School	Public	K-5	4000 Deerhaven Dr NE	Salem	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3451	366	22	16.7	72.1%	67 (18.3%)	8 (2.2%)	251 (68.6%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.7%)	23 (6.3%)	11.8	667^th of 710 public elementary schools	6.1%		12.2	658^th of 706 public elementary schools	6.8%	9		6.6	30.9			12.7	12.7	$19,233	$2,072	$17,162
Hammond Elementary School	Public	K-5	4900 Bayne St NE	Salem	97305	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3454	530	26	20.7	71.9%	117 (22.1%)	2 (0.4%)	339 (64.0%)	36 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	29 (5.5%)	19.4	603^rd of 710 public elementary schools	15.1%		18.9	597^th of 706 public elementary schools	15.4%	6	20.0	30.7	34.7	23.1	18.7	15.3	16.7	$16,132	$1,273	$14,859

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