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Wallowa Elementary School

Summary:

Wallowa Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wallowa, Oregon, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the Wallowa School District 12, which is ranked 16 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wallowa Elementary School has shown a mixed performance in academic assessments compared to the state and district averages. While its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates for grades 3-5 were slightly above the state average, its math proficiency rates were significantly lower, especially in 3rd grade (6.7% vs. 39.9% state average). The school's science proficiency rate for 5th grade was also lower than the state average (20% vs. 30.6%). Compared to the nearby Stella Mayfield Elementary School, Wallowa Elementary School generally outperformed in ELA and math assessments, but the higher-ranked Enterprise Elementary School had significantly higher proficiency rates.

Wallowa Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.05% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby Stella Mayfield Elementary School but lower than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 168th out of 706 Oregon elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 414th out of 710 in 2023-2024, indicating a need for the school to address areas of academic underperformance, particularly in mathematics and science.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 315 First St
       Wallowa, OR  97885

(541) 886-2061

District: Wallowa School District 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
414th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,487 Help


Students who attend Wallowa Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Wallowa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  91

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
7.7%
American Indian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.1% Help


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Compare Details Wallowa Elementary School ranks worse than 58.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.13. (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 (90.1%), Hispanic (7.7%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wallowa Elementary School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wallowa Elementary School is $22,487.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wallowa Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallowa Elementary School 414th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Wallowa Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wallowa School District 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallowa School District 12 16th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wallowa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wallowa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.44 20th 586 96.6%
2005 88.22 6th 629 99.0%
2006 80.49 56th 636 91.2%
2007 58.81 253rd 652 61.2%
2008 78.41 96th 655 85.3%
2009 66.44 214th 665 67.8%
2010 57.65 308th 674 54.3%
2011 50.34 367th 695 47.2%
2012 52.08 361st 730 50.5%
2013 65.69 220th 707 68.9%
2014 50.32 362nd 695 47.9%
2015 56.22 276th 706 60.9%
2016 64.82 217th 697 68.9%
2017 58.59 263rd 701 62.5%
2018 48.55 351st 709 50.5%
2019 55.26 294th 705 58.3%
2022 70.88 168th 706 76.2%
2023 56.88 273rd 706 61.3%
2024 38.13 414th 710 41.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wallowa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.70 268th 640 58.1%
2022 71.36 164th 703 76.7%
2023 70.28 120th 595 79.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Wallowa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.75 315th 681 53.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wallowa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.72 325th 680 52.2%
2023 47.00 322nd 665 51.6%
2024 34.16 424th 662 36.0%
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Rank History for White students at Wallowa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.24 356th 683 47.9%
2019 51.98 308th 662 53.5%
2022 56.98 258th 666 61.3%
2023 42.78 365th 656 44.4%
2024 28.06 498th 670 25.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Wallowa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 199 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 207
1992 229 0 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 237
1993 212 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 219
1994 208 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 191 0 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 200
1996 191 0 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 200
1997 200 2 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 211
1998 194 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 202
1999 175 1 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 185
2000 173 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 178
2001 158 2 3 6 0 n/a n/a -16 153
2002 133 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2003 133 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2004 122 3 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 131
2005 118 2 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2006 114 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2007 104 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2008 124 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 1 133
2009 115 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 1 123
2010 134 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2011 135 0 0 3 2 1 1 0 142
2012 127 0 0 4 2 1 5 0 139
2013 124 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 130
2014 119 0 0 7 2 1 1 0 130
2015 125 0 0 7 2 0 4 0 138
2016 98 0 0 7 2 0 2 0 109
2017 86 0 0 7 2 0 2 0 97
2018 79 0 0 7 1 0 4 0 91
2019 75 0 0 7 1 0 4 0 87
2020 79 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 87
2021 73 0 0 8 1 0 2 0 84
2022 87 0 0 6 1 0 2 0 96
2023 82 0 0 7 1 0 1 0 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 Wallowa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 207 10.6 19.5 32.9
1992 237 10.0 23.7 35.4
1993 219 11.1 19.7 25.6
1994 213 11.5 18.5 35.2
1995 200 12.3 16.3 36
1996 200 12.3 16.3 36
1997 211 11.8 17.9 33.2
1998 202 11.9 17.0 30.7
1999 185 11.6 15.9 61.6
2000 178 12.7 14.0 49.4
2001 153 12.4 13.6 76.9
2002 142 11.7 12.1 52.8
2003 142 11.7 12.1 52.8
2004 131 11.5 11.4 60.3
2005 127 11.6 10.9 55.9
2006 120 10.0 12.0 53.3
2007 110 10.0 11.0 46.4
2008 133 8.9 14.9 53
2009 123 9.0 13.7 52.5
2010 136 9.7 13.9 49.3
2011 142 9.1 15.5 56.3
2012 139 9.6 14.4 52.5
2013 130 10.5 12.3 52.3
2014 130 9.6 13.5 61.5
2015 138 10.0 13.8 61.6
2016 109 10.0 10.9 56.9
2017 97 8.7 11.0 60.8
2018 91 9.7 9.3 62.6
2019 87 9.7 8.9 66.7
2020 87 9.7 8.9 56.3
2021 84 9.4 8.8 56
2022 96 2.7 34.9 n/a
2023 91 8.1 11.1 45.1

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 Wallowa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 207 10.6 19.5 32.9
1992 237 10.0 23.7 35.4
1993 219 11.1 19.7 25.6
1994 213 11.5 18.5 35.2
1995 200 12.3 16.3 36
1996 200 12.3 16.3 36
1997 211 11.8 17.9 33.2
1998 202 11.9 17.0 30.7
1999 185 11.6 15.9 61.6
2000 178 12.7 14.0 49.4
2001 153 12.4 13.6 76.9
2002 142 11.7 12.1 52.8
2003 142 11.7 12.1 52.8
2004 131 11.5 11.4 60.3
2005 127 11.6 10.9 55.9
2006 120 10.0 12.0 53.3
2007 110 10.0 11.0 46.4
2008 133 8.9 14.9 53
2009 123 9.0 13.7 52.5
2010 136 9.7 13.9 49.3
2011 142 9.1 15.5 56.3
2012 139 9.6 14.4 52.5
2013 130 10.5 12.3 52.3
2014 130 9.6 13.5 61.5
2015 138 10.0 13.8 61.6
2016 109 10.0 10.9 56.9
2017 97 8.7 11.0 60.8
2018 91 9.7 9.3 62.6
2019 87 9.7 8.9 66.7
2020 87 9.7 8.9 56.3
2021 84 9.4 8.8 56
2022 96 2.7 34.9 n/a
2023 91 8.1 11.1 45.1

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 Wallowa 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 $19,234
2020 n/a n/a $20,981
2021 n/a n/a $24,779
2022 $2,235 (10.0%) $20,220 (90.0%) $22,455
2023 $1,173 (5.2%) $21,314 (94.8%) $22,487

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wallowa 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 294th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 273rd of 706 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa Elementary School)63.641.2
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa School District 12)63.641.2
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wallowa Elementary School)54.529.4
 25.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wallowa School District 12)54.529.4
 25.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa Elementary School)66.757.9
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa School District 12)66.757.9
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wallowa Elementary School)66.747.4
 19.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wallowa School District 12)66.747.4
 19.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa Elementary School)54.570
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa School District 12)54.570
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wallowa Elementary School)27.320
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wallowa School District 12)27.320
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Wallowa Elementary School)18.230
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Wallowa School District 12)18.230
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa Elementary School)44.453.8
 9.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa School District 12)44.453.8
 9.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.540.5
 11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wallowa Elementary School)38.938.5
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wallowa School District 12)38.938.5
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.127.5
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8791
 4.6%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic77
Pacific Islander00
White7582
 9.3%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%45.1%
 21.6%

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Wallowa Elementary School ranks 414th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

High : Wallowa High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 91 students attended Wallowa Elementary School.

Students at Wallowa Elementary School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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