Thurston Elementary School

Summary:

Thurston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, Oregon, serving 411 students in grades K-5. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievements that set it apart from many of its peers.

Thurston Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with students significantly outperforming district and state averages on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are particularly noteworthy, with 64.4% of 4th-graders and 69% of 5th-graders scoring proficient or better, compared to just 27.3% and 24.6% for the Springfield School District 19, respectively. Thurston Elementary also excels in serving its Hispanic and low-income student populations, ranking among the top 10-20 elementary schools in Oregon for these subgroups.

What makes Thurston Elementary's achievements even more remarkable is the fact that the school has a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, at 63.02% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school has effective strategies and resources in place to support the academic success of traditionally underserved groups. When compared to other elementary schools in the Springfield School District and the nearby Pleasant Hill School District, Thurston Elementary stands out as a true model of excellence, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7345 Thurston Rd
       Springfield, OR  97478-6414


(541) 744-6411

District: Springfield School District 19

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,168 Help


Students who attend Thurston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thurston Middle School
High:    Thurston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.9%
Two or more races:
12.7%
Hispanic:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thurston Elementary School ranks better than 83.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield School District 19! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.9%), two or more races (12.7%), Hispanic (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thurston Elementary School is 17.2. 6 elementary schools in the Springfield School District 19 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thurston Elementary School is $19,168, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Springfield School District 19!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thurston Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thurston Elementary School 118th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Thurston Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Springfield School District 19:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield School District 19 93rd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thurston Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thurston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.86 203rd 586 65.4%
2005 41.24 426th 629 32.3%
2006 64.04 231st 636 63.7%
2007 66.62 190th 652 70.9%
2008 57.03 297th 655 54.7%
2009 76.05 132nd 665 80.2%
2010 58.76 296th 674 56.1%
2011 55.73 310th 695 55.4%
2012 65.71 225th 730 69.2%
2013 68.63 190th 707 73.1%
2014 72.02 163rd 695 76.5%
2015 76.09 137th 706 80.6%
2016 73.80 157th 697 77.5%
2017 75.30 148th 701 78.9%
2018 78.63 119th 709 83.2%
2019 86.93 79th 705 88.8%
2022 78.38 127th 706 82.0%
2023 82.95 97th 706 86.3%
2024 79.86 118th 710 83.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thurston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.52 36th 54 33.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thurston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.89 101st 481 79.0%
2022 47.60 89th 215 58.6%
2023 73.90 40th 231 82.7%
2024 52.81 99th 299 66.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thurston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.09 183rd 640 71.4%
2019 89.59 22nd 597 96.3%
2022 78.73 126th 703 82.1%
2023 93.75 17th 595 97.1%
2024 94.77 8th 523 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Thurston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.53 130th 681 80.9%
2019 83.73 78th 621 87.4%
2022 75.42 122nd 646 81.1%
2023 79.13 114th 652 82.5%
2024 74.26 138th 658 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Thurston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.44 117th 680 82.8%
2019 79.05 112th 623 82.0%
2022 78.18 108th 654 83.5%
2023 83.93 87th 665 86.9%
2024 82.01 91st 662 86.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thurston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.22 4th 475 99.2%
2019 97.26 6th 364 98.4%
2022 92.04 9th 339 97.3%
2023 94.73 11th 360 96.9%
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Rank History for White students at Thurston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.32 166th 683 75.7%
2019 83.62 91st 662 86.3%
2022 73.88 141st 666 78.8%
2023 76.94 116th 656 82.3%
2024 76.91 128th 670 80.9%
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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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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thurston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 363
1989 362 1 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1990 346 1 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1991 364 1 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 389 0 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 431 2 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1994 414 2 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 419 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 419 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 419 1 14 6 3 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 387 2 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1999 383 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2000 363 2 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 359 4 10 7 3 n/a n/a 0 383
2002 358 6 5 16 8 n/a n/a 8 401
2003 358 6 5 16 8 n/a n/a 8 401
2004 366 8 4 18 16 n/a n/a 8 420
2005 386 7 6 14 13 n/a n/a 10 436
2006 373 8 12 23 17 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 354 2 10 12 6 n/a n/a 37 421
2008 380 1 9 16 3 n/a n/a 43 452
2009 394 1 8 21 4 n/a n/a 42 470
2010 416 3 6 40 6 n/a n/a 26 497
2011 379 3 4 33 8 3 77 0 507
2012 414 1 3 44 8 2 52 0 524
2013 452 1 3 42 5 0 38 0 541
2014 434 3 3 42 2 0 41 0 525
2015 412 1 2 47 2 0 28 0 492
2016 400 2 1 45 1 1 23 0 473
2017 387 3 0 54 2 1 29 0 476
2018 385 3 1 53 1 0 31 0 474
2019 365 3 1 46 2 1 42 0 460
2020 357 4 0 43 0 1 50 0 455
2021 241 1 0 29 0 1 46 0 318
2022 306 1 1 45 0 0 54 0 407
2023 308 3 0 45 1 1 52 1 411

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 Thurston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 363 19.0 19.1 14.9
1989 375 19.4 19.3 15.7
1990 362 17.5 20.6 12.7
1991 380 20.4 18.6 16.6
1992 402 15.5 25.9 17.2
1993 445 20.8 21.4 17.5
1994 429 19.5 22.0 18.4
1995 428 20.1 21.3 18.5
1996 428 20.1 21.3 18.5
1997 443 19.2 23.1 9.5
1998 418 18.3 22.8 10.5
1999 390 16.5 23.6 25.9
2000 384 19.4 19.8 24
2001 383 17.4 22.0 26.4
2002 401 18.3 21.9 24.4
2003 401 18.3 21.9 24.4
2004 420 17.2 24.4 26
2005 436 18.4 23.7 24.4
2006 433 21.0 20.6 32.6
2007 421 20.1 20.9 29.4
2008 452 21.1 21.4 31.1
2009 470 21.7 21.6 34.1
2010 497 21.0 23.6 45
2011 507 22.1 22.8 43
2012 524 22.5 23.2 40.8
2013 541 21.0 25.7 41
2014 525 23.0 22.8 43.4
2015 492 21.0 23.4 43.3
2016 473 23.0 20.5 42.5
2017 476 22.0 21.6 38.9
2018 474 22.5 21.0 39.5
2019 460 21.1 21.7 39.8
2020 455 22.9 19.8 41.3
2021 318 23.6 13.4 n/a
2022 407 21.6 18.8 n/a
2023 411 23.8 17.2 63

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 Thurston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 363 19.0 19.1 14.9
1989 375 19.4 19.3 15.7
1990 362 17.5 20.6 12.7
1991 380 20.4 18.6 16.6
1992 402 15.5 25.9 17.2
1993 445 20.8 21.4 17.5
1994 429 19.5 22.0 18.4
1995 428 20.1 21.3 18.5
1996 428 20.1 21.3 18.5
1997 443 19.2 23.1 9.5
1998 418 18.3 22.8 10.5
1999 390 16.5 23.6 25.9
2000 384 19.4 19.8 24
2001 383 17.4 22.0 26.4
2002 401 18.3 21.9 24.4
2003 401 18.3 21.9 24.4
2004 420 17.2 24.4 26
2005 436 18.4 23.7 24.4
2006 433 21.0 20.6 32.6
2007 421 20.1 20.9 29.4
2008 452 21.1 21.4 31.1
2009 470 21.7 21.6 34.1
2010 497 21.0 23.6 45
2011 507 22.1 22.8 43
2012 524 22.5 23.2 40.8
2013 541 21.0 25.7 41
2014 525 23.0 22.8 43.4
2015 492 21.0 23.4 43.3
2016 473 23.0 20.5 42.5
2017 476 22.0 21.6 38.9
2018 474 22.5 21.0 39.5
2019 460 21.1 21.7 39.8
2020 455 22.9 19.8 41.3
2021 318 23.6 13.4 n/a
2022 407 21.6 18.8 n/a
2023 411 23.8 17.2 63

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 Thurston 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 $14,971
2020 n/a n/a $15,502
2021 n/a n/a $21,939
2022 $1,202 (6.3%) $17,966 (93.7%) $19,168

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thurston 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 79th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 97th of 706 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thurston Elementary School)61.742.6
 19.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 19)42.335.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thurston Elementary School)6154.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 19)41.833.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thurston Elementary School)64.659.7
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 19)45.238.5
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thurston Elementary School)64.655.6
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 19)36.929
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thurston Elementary School)76.486.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 19)52.941.9
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thurston Elementary School)71.873.8
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 19)35.524.5
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Thurston Elementary School)56.949.2
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Springfield School District 19)32.225.6
 6.6%
   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 Students460411
 10.7%
African American33
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4645
 2.2%
Pacific Islander11
White365308
 15.6%
Two or More Races4252
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.8%63%
 23.2%


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

Middle : Thurston Middle School
High : Thurston High School

Thurston Elementary School ranks 118th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Thurston Elementary School.

Students at Thurston Elementary School are 75% White, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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