Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Latham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
86%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Latham Elementary School?
78 students attend Latham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Latham Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Latham Elementary School?
Latham Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Latham Elementary School offer ?
Latham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Latham Elementary School part of?
Latham Elementary School is part of South Lane School District 45j3.
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