Chiloquin Elementary School

Chiloquin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chiloquin, Oregon, serving 220 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Klamath County School District, which is ranked 78 out of 140 districts in the state.

Chiloquin Elementary consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 18.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 40.2% in the district and 40.3% statewide. The school also has high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 22.3% to 38.1% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average of around 15%. However, the school's Native American students have performed relatively well, ranking 1st to 4th out of all Oregon elementary schools in recent years.

Despite these challenges, Chiloquin Elementary School spends significantly more per student than the state average, with $19,251 per student in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average of around $12,000-$13,000. This suggests that resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to improve student outcomes. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.45% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the academic underperformance and highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the school's student population.