Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Island City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Island City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Island City Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Island City 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 Island City Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#178 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
83%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
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 Island City Elementary School's ranking?
Island City Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Island City Elementary School often compared to?
Island City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Island City Elementary School?
290 students attend Island City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Island City Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Island City Elementary School?
Island City Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Island City Elementary School offer ?
Island City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Island City Elementary School part of?
Island City Elementary School is part of La Grande SD 1 School District.
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