Elementary Schools in Yoncalla School District 32

Yoncalla School District 32 in Oregon is home to a single elementary school, Yoncalla Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools in recent years, with a 1-star rating out of 5 and a statewide ranking of 619 out of 706 in the 2024-2025 school year.

Yoncalla Elementary School's academic performance on standardized tests, such as the OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System), is generally below the state average across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in OSAS/English Language Arts ranged from 12.5% to 66.7% across different grade levels, compared to the state average of 40.3% to 46.7%. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in OSAS/Mathematics ranged from 8.3% to 21.1%, compared to the state average of 28.9% to 40.1%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $25,886 for the 2022-2023 school year, which is above the state average, and a student-teacher ratio of 17.3 for the 2023-2024 school year, which is slightly higher than the state average, the school's academic performance remains a concern. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 72.73% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the school's academic struggles. Addressing these issues, including attendance and resource allocation, may be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Yoncalla Elementary School within the Yoncalla School District 32.