Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Takena Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Takena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Takena Elementary School's student population of 122 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Takena Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
74%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% OR state average).
How many students attend Takena Elementary School?
122 students attend Takena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Takena Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Takena Elementary School offer ?
Takena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Takena Elementary School part of?
Takena Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
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