Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bush Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bush Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Bush Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bush Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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
#1101 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
54%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
31%
58%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bush Elementary School's ranking?
Bush Elementary School is ranked #1101 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bush Elementary School often compared to?
Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Elementary School, Englewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Bush Elementary School?
252 students attend Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bush Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bush Elementary School?
Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bush Elementary School offer ?
Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bush Elementary School part of?
Bush Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Bush Elementary School located?
Bush Elementary School is located in the Southeast Salem neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Southeast Salem.
School Reviews
5 2/23/2024
Yeah i went here when i was in k and it was okay.
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