Best Elementary Schools in Springfield, OR

The city of Springfield, Oregon is home to 12 elementary schools that are part of the Springfield School District 19, which is ranked 86 out of 140 districts in the state. The schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and vary in their academic performance, with a few standout institutions leading the way.

Thurston Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in Oregon, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. Douglas Gardens Elementary School also performs well, ranking in the top 30% of Oregon elementary schools, and has particularly high test scores in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Walterville Elementary School, a smaller school with 151 students, ranks in the top 40% of Oregon elementary schools and has strong test scores, especially in 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

In contrast, some schools like Riverbend Elementary, Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementary, and Maple Elementary have lower test scores and rankings, indicating they may be struggling compared to their peers. The district as a whole faces challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, which is significantly above the state average, and varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 62% to 96%.