The Community Roots School

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The Community Roots School ranks 254 th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The Community Roots School is a public charter elementary school located in Silverton, Oregon, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 91 students. It is part of the Silver Falls School District 4J, which is ranked 25 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Community Roots School has consistently ranked in the middle range of Oregon elementary schools, with mixed performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. While 4th-grade students outperformed the district and state in English Language Arts, 3rd-grade students underperformed in the same subject. However, 3rd-grade students outperformed the district and state in mathematics. The school has a higher percentage of low socioeconomic status students and stronger performance for male students compared to female students. Additionally, the school's performance for white students is lower than the overall school performance.

Compared to nearby schools, The Community Roots School's performance is generally lower than that of Victor Point Elementary School, which consistently ranks in the top 5-10% of Oregon elementary schools. However, The Community Roots School performs better on average than other nearby schools like Butte Creek Elementary and Scotts Mills Elementary. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on providing a more personalized learning environment, which could be a strength if effectively implemented.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381-2217

(503) 874-4107

District: Silver Falls School District 4J

SchoolDigger Rank:
254^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,690

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Not Specified:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Community Roots School ranks better than 64.2% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Silver Falls School District 4J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.97. (See more...)

Compare Details The Community Roots School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.49. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Community Roots School is 15.1, which is the 3^rd best among 9 elementary schools in the Silver Falls School District 4J. (See more...)

Compare The Community Roots School employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Community Roots School is $16,690. 6 elementary schools in the Silver Falls School District 4J spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

The Community Roots School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Silver Falls School District 4J:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Falls School District 4J 25^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Community Roots School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at The Community Roots School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2011	86.31	45^th	695	93.5%
2012	63.60	241^st	730	67.0%
2013	36.50	492^nd	707	30.4%
2014	52.74	337^th	695	51.5%
2015	59.40	247^th	706	65.0%
2016	52.82	313^th	697	55.1%
2017	45.38	366^th	701	47.8%
2018	50.44	339^th	709	52.2%
2019	51.45	325^th	705	53.9%
2022	51.32	299^th	706	57.6%
2024	57.97	254^th	710	64.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Community Roots School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.66	295^th	703	58.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at The Community Roots School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.49	360^th	681	47.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at The Community Roots School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	57.79	265^th	680	61.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at The Community Roots School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.18	358^th	683	47.6%
2019	45.17	365^th	662	44.9%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Community Roots School

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Community Roots School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.49	131^st	379	65.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at The Community Roots School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.04	160^th	342	53.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at The Community Roots School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.64	122^nd	357	65.8%

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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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by a parent
Friday, May 11, 2018

CRS encourages students to be independent, conscientious community members. I wouldn't sent my kids anywhere else. Close Quote

Enrollment information for The Community Roots School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	26	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	29
2011	40	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	46
2012	51	1	1	5	0	0	0	0	58
2013	48	0	1	10	1	0	2	0	62
2014	65	0	1	9	1	0	2	0	78
2015	73	0	1	8	0	0	1	0	83
2016	84	0	1	9	0	0	1	0	95
2017	87	0	1	8	0	0	6	0	102
2018	105	0	1	6	1	0	7	0	120
2019	109	0	1	8	1	0	9	1	129
2020	111	0	0	10	1	0	3	1	126
2021	107	0	0	11	1	0	4	1	124
2022	97	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	103
2023	85	0	0	3	0	0	1	2	91

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 The Community Roots School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	29	1.0	29.0	n/a
2011	46	2.1	21.9	0
2012	58	2.1	27.6	n/a
2013	62	3.5	17.6	0
2014	78	3.6	21.4	14.1
2015	83	4.0	20.7	n/a
2016	95	5.0	19.0	n/a
2017	102	5.5	18.5	35.3
2018	120	6.2	19.2	32.5
2019	129	6.5	19.8	26.4
2020	126	7.2	17.3	33.3
2021	124	6.0	20.6	n/a
2022	103	6.1	16.8	n/a
2023	91	6.0	15.1	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 The Community Roots School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	29	1.0	29.0	n/a
2011	46	2.1	21.9	0
2012	58	2.1	27.6	n/a
2013	62	3.5	17.6	0
2014	78	3.6	21.4	14.1
2015	83	4.0	20.7	n/a
2016	95	5.0	19.0	n/a
2017	102	5.5	18.5	35.3
2018	120	6.2	19.2	32.5
2019	129	6.5	19.8	26.4
2020	126	7.2	17.3	33.3
2021	124	6.0	20.6	n/a
2022	103	6.1	16.8	n/a
2023	91	6.0	15.1	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 The Community Roots School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$12,682
2020	n/a	n/a	$15,057
2021	n/a	n/a	$13,422
2022	$203 (0.8%)	$25,424 (99.2%)	$25,627
2023	$45 (0.3%)	$16,645 (99.7%)	$16,690

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Community Roots School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 325^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 299^th of 706 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Community Roots School)	60	52.9	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Silver Falls School District 4J)	55.9	50.4	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (The Community Roots School)	46.7	29.4	17.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silver Falls School District 4J)	50.2	46.7	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Community Roots School)	72.7	50	22.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Falls School District 4J)	61.5	59.3	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	46.8	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (The Community Roots School)	18.2	20	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Silver Falls School District 4J)	39	37.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30	7.8%
5th Grade Science (The Community Roots School)	36.4	40	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Silver Falls School District 4J)	39.9	40.5	0.6%
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	129	91	29.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	109	85	22%
Two or More Races	9	1	88.9%

Schools Near The Community Roots 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 (2023)
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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Community Roots School	Public, Charter	K-6	229 Eureka Ave	Silverton	97381	Marion County	Silver Falls School District 4J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 874-4107	91	6	15.1		85 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	58	254^th of 710 public elementary schools	64.2%					(n/a)	10.0	55.6					50.0	44.4							$16,690	$45	$16,645
Robert Frost Elementary School	Public	K-5	201 Westfield St	Silverton	97381	Marion County	Silver Falls School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 873-5301	378	23	16.6	36.0%	274 (72.5%)	2 (0.5%)	80 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	71.7	162^nd of 710 public elementary schools	77.2%		70.8	170^th of 706 public elementary schools	75.9%	8	55.8	45.7	65.0				51.9	37.1	50.0				45.3		$18,354	$356	$17,998
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	K-5	425 Church St	Silverton	97381	Marion County	Silver Falls School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 873-6341	282	19	14.6	49.3%	202 (71.6%)	1 (0.4%)	65 (23.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.2%)	63.6	211^th of 710 public elementary schools	70.3%		56.9	274^th of 706 public elementary schools	61.2%	63	35.6	51.0	56.0				42.2	45.8	40.0				42.3		$19,052	$1,166	$17,885
Bethany Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	11824 Hazelgreen Rd NE	Silverton	97381	Marion County	Silver Falls School District 4J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 873-4300	126	5	22.9	73.0%	111 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	68.7	180^th of 710 public elementary schools	74.6%		78.1	121^st of 706 public elementary schools	82.9%	59	35.7	40.0	56.3	60.0	66.7	66.7	57.1	53.3	31.3	46.7	46.7	66.7	43.8	40.0	$13,647	$45	$13,602
Evergreen Elementary School	Public	K-8	3727 Cascade Hwy NE	Silverton	97381	Marion County	Silver Falls School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 873-4845	77	5	17.1		75 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)		60.0			90.9			70.0			81.8				$16,613	$47	$16,566
Central Howell Elementary School	Public	K-8	8832 Silverton Rd NE	Silverton	97381	Marion County	Silver Falls School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 873-4818	156	9	18.3	19.2%	118 (75.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (20.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	38.4	411^th of 710 public elementary schools	42.1%		28.7	507^th of 706 public elementary schools	28.2%	96	31.3	44.4	37.5	62.5	31.3	45.5	31.3	16.7	5.6	46.7	25.0	27.3	11.1		$16,228	$63	$16,165
St Marys Public School	Public	K-5	590 E College	Mount Angel	97362	Marion County	Mt Angel School District 91	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 845-2547	289	15	19.1	56.7%	156 (54.0%)	1 (0.3%)	117 (40.5%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.5%)	32.1	473^rd of 710 public elementary schools	33.4%		26.3	529^th of 706 public elementary schools	25.1%	56	25.6	33.3	46.0				34.9	24.1	22.0				24.0		$15,587	$244	$15,343
Pratum Elementary School	Public	K-8	8995 Sunnyview Rd NE	Salem	97305	Marion County	Silver Falls School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 362-8812	67	3	19.4		54 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				80.0						90.0					$17,818	$56	$17,761
Victor Point Elementary School	Public	K-8	1175 Victor Point Rd SE	Silverton	97381	Marion County	Silver Falls School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 873-4987	213	11	19.3	10.3%	184 (86.4%)	3 (1.4%)	11 (5.2%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.7%)	84.1	95^th of 710 public elementary schools	86.6%		94.9	32^nd of 706 public elementary schools	95.5%	63	64.0	52.0	80.0	81.5	73.9	75.0	64.0	56.0	52.0	59.3	60.9	75.0	28.0	66.7	$15,617	$65	$15,552
Butte Creek Elementary School	Public	K-8	37569 S Hwy 213	Mount Angel	97362	Marion County	Silver Falls School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 829-6803	297	20	14.6	29.0%	221 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	41.6	380^th of 710 public elementary schools	46.5%		37.3	415^th of 706 public elementary schools	41.2%	35	43.6	31.3	45.2	39.5	45.0	37.5	41.0	21.9	16.1	23.7	42.9	16.7	35.5	25.0	$18,055	$334	$17,720

Frequently Asked Questions about The Community Roots School

What is the racial makeup of The Community Roots School?

Students at The Community Roots School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Not Specified, 1% Two or more races.

Is The Community Roots School a good school?

The Community Roots School ranks 254^th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend The Community Roots School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 91 students attended The Community Roots School.

What district is The Community Roots School in?

Silver Falls School District 4J

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