Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kalapuya Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Kalapuya Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Kalapuya Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
Kalapuya Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kalapuya Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
64%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Kalapuya Elementary School's ranking?
Kalapuya Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Kalapuya Elementary School often compared to?
Kalapuya Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harritt Elementary School, Chapman Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Kalapuya Elementary School?
508 students attend Kalapuya Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kalapuya Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kalapuya Elementary School?
Kalapuya Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kalapuya Elementary School offer ?
Kalapuya Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kalapuya Elementary School part of?
Kalapuya Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer School District 24j.
In what neighborhood is Kalapuya Elementary School located?
Kalapuya Elementary School is located in the West Salem neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 7 other public schools located in West Salem.
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