Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yoshikai 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 is 45% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 45%
- Reading Proficiency: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yoshikai Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yoshikai Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yoshikai Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
76%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
15%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Yoshikai Elementary School?
486 students attend Yoshikai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Yoshikai Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yoshikai Elementary School?
Yoshikai Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yoshikai Elementary School offer ?
Yoshikai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Yoshikai Elementary School part of?
Yoshikai Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Yoshikai Elementary School located?
Yoshikai Elementary School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
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