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Schirle Elementary School

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Schirle Elementary School ranks 236 th of 706 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

236^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 706 Oregon Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Oregon elementary schools

Summary

Schirle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, Oregon, serving 312 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 110 out of 140 districts in the state.

Schirle Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 48.1% of Schirle's 3rd-grade students scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 25.3% for the district and 40.3% for the state. The school's 5th-grade students also performed exceptionally well, with 56% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 42% in Mathematics, and 42% in Science, all significantly higher than the district and state averages. Schirle's strong performance extends to its Hispanic, special education, and low-income student subgroups, ranking among the top elementary schools in Oregon for these groups.

Despite Schirle's academic success, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.4% to 47.9% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school also spends more per student and has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio compared to the state average. When compared to nearby schools, Schirle consistently outperforms its peers in the Salem-Keizer School District, with the closest comparable school being Candalaria Elementary, located about 2 miles away.

306

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,073

Per pupil spending ?

87.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302-2226

(503) 399-3277

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

Students who attend Schirle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Crossler Middle School
High:	Sprague High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Two or more races:

7.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 51st percentile in 2022 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oregon average (44% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 67th (2025) from a 51st-percentile low (2022)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Salem-Keizer School District 24J

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg25%

Oregon avg38%

236^th of 706

Oregon public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 18 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 44Elementary Schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J

110^th of 140Salem-Keizer School District 24J among Oregon districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	60.4	236 of 706	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.6	258 of 710	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.9	262 of 706	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.3	345 of 706	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.9	302 of 705	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.3	201 of 709	71.7%	★★★★☆
2017	73.6	162 of 701	76.9%	★★★★☆
2016	75.4	139 of 697	80.1%	★★★★☆
2015	80.6	109 of 706	84.6%	★★★★☆
2014	77.8	123 of 695	82.3%	★★★★☆
2013	78.7	118 of 707	83.3%	★★★★☆
2012	81.4	98 of 730	86.6%	★★★★☆
2011	85.1	51 of 695	92.7%	★★★★★
2010	84.5	58 of 674	91.4%	★★★★★
2009	82.8	75 of 665	88.7%	★★★★☆
2008	83.0	62 of 655	90.5%	★★★★★
2007	77.7	101 of 652	84.5%	★★★★☆
2006	80.0	62 of 636	90.3%	★★★★★
2005	77.8	85 of 629	86.5%	★★★★☆
2004	76.7	95 of 586	83.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	64.9	183 of 653	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	56.0	238 of 658	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.9	207 of 652	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.2	182 of 646	71.8%	★★★★☆
2019	56.8	261 of 621	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.1	201 of 681	70.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	67.9	7 of 27	74.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	62.4	92 of 362	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	66.3	90 of 364	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.3	67 of 475	85.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	59.9	134 of 518	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	34.9	359 of 523	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	73.1	106 of 595	82.2%	★★★★☆
2022	47.6	341 of 703	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.2	378 of 597	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.4	241 of 640	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	53.8	263 of 664	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.1	239 of 662	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.9	278 of 665	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	23.5	533 of 654	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	58.9	224 of 623	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.4	189 of 680	72.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	41.1	129 of 212	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	72.4	61 of 352	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	29.5	210 of 299	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.0	68 of 231	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	29.0	162 of 215	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.4	121 of 303	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.7	77 of 481	84.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	59.7	233 of 669	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	270 of 670	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.9	283 of 656	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.7	421 of 666	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.4	338 of 662	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.6	235 of 683	65.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)83rd percentile+16 vs school

Hispanic (2025)75th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)74th percentile+8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2018)74th percentile~ school

Female (2025)72nd percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)65th percentile~ school

Male (2025)60th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2018)39th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%+4 vs state

Science42%+12 vs state

Mathematics41%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Schirle Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)			OSAS Mathematics (2025)			OSAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Schirle Elementary School	Public	K-5	4875 Justice Way S	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3277	306	17	18.0	87.9%	215 (70.3%)	2 (0.7%)	52 (17.0%)	6 (2.0%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.6%)	22 (7.2%)	60.4	236^th of 706 public elementary schools	66.6%		57.6	258^th of 710 public elementary schools	63.7%	22	48.1	37.7	56.0	49.1	32.1	42.0	42.0	$22,073	$1,387	$20,685
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-5	4871 Liberty Rd S	Salem	97306	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3165	400	21	18.6	89.0%	203 (50.8%)	15 (3.8%)	101 (25.3%)	7 (1.8%)	5 (1.3%)	21 (5.3%)	48 (12.0%)	31	489^th of 706 public elementary schools	30.7%		28.7	502^nd of 710 public elementary schools	29.3%	13	38.1	32.4	37.9	27.0	27.0	23.4	23.4	$18,847	$1,336	$17,511
Sumpter Elementary School	Public	K-5	525 Rockwood St SE	Salem	97306	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3337	451	24	18.7	88.7%	280 (62.1%)	9 (2.0%)	72 (16.0%)	33 (7.3%)	8 (1.8%)	8 (1.8%)	41 (9.1%)	50.5	302^nd of 706 public elementary schools	57.2%		48	324^th of 710 public elementary schools	54.4%	22	41.0	39.1	47.9	41.0	33.3	28.7	40.4	$18,322	$1,326	$16,996
Wright Elementary School	Public	K-5	4060 Lone Oak Rd SE	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3198	378	19	19.6	89.2%	210 (55.6%)	12 (3.2%)	82 (21.7%)	8 (2.1%)	6 (1.6%)	23 (6.1%)	37 (9.8%)	38.3	413^th of 706 public elementary schools	41.5%		55.6	274^th of 710 public elementary schools	61.4%	139	35.8	43.5	42.9	38.9	27.4	20.6	25.4	$18,646	$1,454	$17,192
Salem Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	3495 Liberty Rd S	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3187	245	13	19.5	89.4%	138 (56.3%)	4 (1.6%)	69 (28.2%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	25 (10.2%)	26.9	532^nd of 706 public elementary schools	24.6%		13.6	651^st of 710 public elementary schools	8.3%	119	20.4	29.3	34.8	28.6	14.6	28.3	30.4	$20,797	$1,355	$19,443
Candalaria Elementary School	Public	K-5	935 Hansen Ave S	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3136	271	12	21.8	88.9%	193 (71.2%)	4 (1.5%)	50 (18.5%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.6%)	80.8	115^th of 706 public elementary schools	83.7%		61.7	227^th of 710 public elementary schools	68.0%	112	63.2	52.0	70.1	55.3	41.2	50.7	52.2	$18,999	$1,350	$17,650
Morningside Elementary School	Public	K-5	3513 12th St SE	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3173	311	18	17.5	87.5%	168 (54.0%)	10 (3.2%)	78 (25.1%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	29 (9.3%)	62.7	222^nd of 706 public elementary schools	68.6%		77	135^th of 710 public elementary schools	81.0%	87	46.3	67.9	41.0	41.8	54.7	28.9	34.2	$20,887	$1,397	$19,490
McKinley Elementary School	Public	K-5	466 McGilchrist St SE	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3167	269	13	21.4	87.7%	167 (62.1%)	4 (1.5%)	71 (26.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	21 (7.8%)	35.9	441^st of 706 public elementary schools	37.5%		40.9	386^th of 710 public elementary schools	45.6%	55	29.3	42.9	52.0	19.0	30.2	22.0	30.0	$20,576	$1,375	$19,201
Battle Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	1640 Waln Dr SE	Salem	97306	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-2062	426	20	21.3	89.2%	225 (52.8%)	8 (1.9%)	97 (22.8%)	13 (3.1%)	12 (2.8%)	14 (3.3%)	57 (13.4%)	24.1	553^rd of 706 public elementary schools	21.7%		22.3	569^th of 710 public elementary schools	19.9%	16	33.8	31.7	33.3	29.6	25.0	16.0	14.7	$18,571	$1,348	$17,223
Pringle Elementary School	Public	K-5	5500 Reed Ln SE	Salem	97306	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3178	488	22	21.7	87.9%	241 (49.4%)	17 (3.5%)	133 (27.3%)	38 (7.8%)	3 (0.6%)	15 (3.1%)	41 (8.4%)	22	571^st of 706 public elementary schools	19.1%		35.6	439^th of 710 public elementary schools	38.2%	132	19.8	24.1	35.6	20.5	25.3	17.8	27.0	$18,914	$1,338	$17,576

Frequently Asked Questions about Schirle Elementary School

Is Schirle Elementary School a good school?

Schirle Elementary School ranks 236^th of 706 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Schirle Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Crossler Middle School
High : Sprague High School

How many students attend Schirle Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 306 students attended Schirle Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Schirle Elementary School?

Students at Schirle Elementary School are 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

What district is Schirle Elementary School in?

Salem-Keizer School District 24J

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