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Wallowa Elementary School

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Wallowa Elementary School ranks 358 th of 706 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

358^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 706 Oregon Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of Oregon elementary schools

Summary

Wallowa Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wallowa, Oregon, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 102 students. The school is part of the Wallowa School District 12, which is ranked 60 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wallowa Elementary School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state average and nearby schools. While the school's 3rd grade students performed better than the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, the 4th and 5th grade students performed below the state average in both subjects. The school's 5th grade science proficiency rate was particularly low at 11.1% compared to the state's 30.4%. Compared to the nearby Stella Mayfield Elementary School and Enterprise Elementary School, Wallowa Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower, with the exception of 3rd grade math.

Wallowa Elementary School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.2% to 45.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools. The school has a relatively high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 45.05% to 47.06% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. However, the school's performance for this subgroup is relatively strong, with the school ranking in the top 20% of Oregon elementary schools for low-SES students in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. The school's higher spending per student compared to nearby schools may not be translating into consistently better academic outcomes, highlighting the need to evaluate the allocation and effectiveness of resources to support student learning.

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,487

Per pupil spending ?

90.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

315 First St
Wallowa, OR 97885

(541) 886-2061

District: Wallowa School District 12

Students who attend Wallowa Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wallowa High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Hispanic:

2.1%

American Indian:

1.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 48th percentile in 2014 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Science scores 19 pts below the Oregon average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg36%

Oregon avg38%

358^th of 706

Oregon public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

60^th of 140Wallowa School District 12 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	44.8	358 of 706	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.1	414 of 710	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.9	273 of 706	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.9	168 of 706	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	55.3	294 of 705	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.5	351 of 709	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.6	263 of 701	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.8	217 of 697	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.2	276 of 706	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	50.3	362 of 695	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	65.7	220 of 707	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.1	361 of 730	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.3	367 of 695	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.7	308 of 674	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.4	214 of 665	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	78.4	96 of 655	85.3%	★★★★☆
2007	58.8	253 of 652	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	80.5	56 of 636	91.2%	★★★★★
2005	88.2	6 of 629	99.0%	★★★★★
2004	88.4	20 of 586	96.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	52.7	315 of 681	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	70.3	120 of 595	79.8%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	164 of 703	76.7%	★★★★☆
2018	54.7	268 of 640	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	461 of 664	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.2	424 of 662	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.0	322 of 665	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.7	325 of 680	52.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	37.3	416 of 669	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.1	498 of 670	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.8	365 of 656	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.0	258 of 666	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.0	308 of 662	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.2	356 of 683	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)80th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2018)54th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)38th percentile-11 vs school

Male (2025)31st percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%~ state avg

Mathematics38%~ state avg

Science11%-19 vs state

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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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wallowa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	315 First St	Wallowa	97885	Wallowa County	Wallowa School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 886-2061	96	9	11.2	90.6%	93 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.8	358^th of 706 public elementary schools	49.3%		38.1	414^th of 710 public elementary schools	41.7%	56	50.0	28.6	50.0		62.5	23.1	27.8		11.1	$22,487	$1,173	$21,314
Enterprise Elementary School	Public	K-6	201 SE 4th St	Enterprise	97828	Wallowa County	Enterprise School District 21	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 426-3812	224	19	11.7	61.6%	199 (88.8%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.9%)	65.3	204^th of 706 public elementary schools	71.1%		62	225^th of 710 public elementary schools	68.3%	21	52.1	51.9	80.0	37.5	47.9	37.0	32.5	21.9	57.5	$14,454	$533	$13,921
Stella Mayfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1111 Division St	Elgin	97827	Union County	Elgin School District 23	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 437-2321	204	18	11.3	73.5%	183 (89.7%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	41.3	387^th of 706 public elementary schools	45.2%		29.2	497^th of 710 public elementary schools	30.0%	110	43.5	44.8	39.4	50.0	17.4	34.5	18.2	39.3	15.2	$18,827	$1,572	$17,255

Frequently Asked Questions about Wallowa Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Wallowa Elementary School attend?

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

High : Wallowa High School

What district is Wallowa Elementary School in?

Wallowa School District 12

Is Wallowa Elementary School a good school?

Wallowa Elementary School ranks 358^th of 706 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wallowa Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 96 students attended Wallowa Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wallowa Elementary School?

Students at Wallowa Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

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