Is Willowcreek Elementary School a good school?

Willowcreek Elementary School ranks 143 rd of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Willowcreek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Willowcreek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Willowcreek Elementary School?

Students at Willowcreek Elementary School are 87% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Willowcreek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Willowcreek Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Vale Middle School High : Vale High School

Willowcreek Elementary School

Summary:

Willowcreek Elementary School, a public school serving grades 1-8 in Vale, Oregon, stands out as a high-performing institution with an enrollment of 84 students. As part of the Vale School District 84, which is ranked 8th out of 140 districts in the state, Willowcreek consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance.

The school's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, Willowcreek's 5th-grade students scored 69.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 53.8% and the state's 46.9%. Similarly, the school's 5th-grade students scored 61.5% proficient or better in Mathematics, outpacing the district's 36.6% and the state's 31.4%. Willowcreek also stands out for its strong performance among specific student subgroups, with its White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students ranking in the top 25% of Oregon elementary schools. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.2 to 17.8 over the past three years, contributes to its academic success.

While Willowcreek Elementary School outperforms the nearby Vale Elementary School, the Ontario School District 8C, which includes Cairo Elementary School and Aiken Elementary School, lags behind Willowcreek in several areas, including test scores and student-teacher ratio. This suggests that the Vale School District 84 may have more effective educational practices and resource allocation compared to the Ontario School District 8C.

Detail:

Public 1-8

2300 9th Ave W
Vale, OR 97918-9802

(541) 473-2345

District: Vale School District 84

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,472

Students who attend Willowcreek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Vale Middle School
High:	Vale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.0%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Asian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willowcreek Elementary School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.44. (See more...)

Compare Details Willowcreek Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.51. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (11.7%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willowcreek Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Willowcreek Elementary School employs 5.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willowcreek Elementary School is $18,472.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willowcreek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willowcreek Elementary School 143^rd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Willowcreek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Vale School District 84:

SchoolDigger ranks Vale School District 84 8^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	25.09	494^th	586	15.7%
2005	65.41	206^th	629	67.2%
2006	65.27	222^nd	636	65.1%
2007	64.10	210^th	652	67.8%
2008	66.72	209^th	655	68.1%
2009	42.73	432^nd	665	35.0%
2010	69.42	192^nd	674	71.5%
2011	52.06	346^th	695	50.2%
2012	60.24	274^th	730	62.5%
2013	58.70	295^th	707	58.3%
2014	53.40	329^th	695	52.7%
2015	44.03	388^th	706	45.0%
2016	71.32	177^th	697	74.6%
2017	70.53	179^th	701	74.5%
2018	70.75	174^th	709	75.5%
2019	77.97	134^th	705	81.0%
2022	61.48	227^th	706	67.8%
2023	50.98	305^th	706	56.8%
2024	75.44	143^rd	710	79.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	85.30	27^th	640	95.8%
2019	92.15	8^th	597	98.7%
2022	61.72	225^th	703	68.0%
2023	63.32	175^th	595	70.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.83	204^th	681	70.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	77.53	115^th	680	83.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	64.62	223^rd	683	67.3%
2019	69.27	173^rd	662	73.9%
2022	71.01	160^th	666	76.0%
2024	87.07	62^nd	670	90.7%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	46.78	147^th	270	45.6%
2005	68.97	66^th	271	75.6%
2006	77.00	36^th	285	87.4%
2007	83.32	28^th	295	90.5%
2008	89.27	13^th	315	95.9%
2009	67.50	82^nd	323	74.6%
2017	75.64	68^th	382	82.2%
2018	67.68	100^th	384	74.0%
2022	90.34	24^th	367	93.5%
2023	88.51	37^th	380	90.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	80.92	28^th	325	91.4%
2022	90.53	24^th	364	93.4%
2023	98.24	4^th	312	98.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.63	100^th	342	70.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.49	57^th	341	83.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	62.48	118^th	357	66.9%
2022	85.60	31^st	355	91.3%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Willowcreek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	98	0	0	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	110
1995	99	1	0	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	124
1996	99	1	0	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	124
1997	89	1	0	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	102
1998	96	1	0	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	108
1999	76	2	0	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	95
2000	77	2	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2001	84	1	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	91
2002	82	1	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	91
2003	82	1	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	91
2004	90	1	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2005	80	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	2	88
2006	83	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
2007	90	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	98
2008	71	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2009	67	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
2010	51	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	53
2011	58	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	64
2012	53	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	60
2013	56	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	59
2014	70	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	75
2015	63	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	65
2016	64	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	67
2017	86	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	89
2018	91	0	2	1	0	0	3	0	97
2019	90	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	95
2020	92	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	95
2021	68	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	73
2022	73	0	2	5	0	0	1	0	81
2023	75	0	2	7	0	0	0	0	84
2024	67	0	1	9	0	0	0	0	77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willowcreek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	110	5.8	19.0	36.4
1995	124	7.0	17.7	41.1
1996	124	7.0	17.7	41.1
1997	102	7.0	14.6	33.3
1998	108	6.9	15.7	44.4
1999	95	6.5	14.6	54.7
2000	95	6.5	14.6	50.5
2001	91	6.5	14.0	49.5
2002	91	6.0	15.2	69.2
2003	91	6.0	15.2	69.2
2004	101	6.5	15.5	64.4
2005	88	5.5	16.0	61.6
2006	86	6.0	14.3	45.3
2007	98	5.1	19.2	49.5
2008	75	5.3	14.2	41.3
2009	70	5.3	13.1	47.1
2010	53	4.0	13.2	56.6
2011	64	3.5	18.2	62.5
2012	60	3.5	17.1	61.7
2013	59	3.5	16.8	45.8
2014	75	3.5	21.4	61.3
2015	65	4.0	16.2	61.5
2016	67	4.0	16.7	61.2
2017	89	6.0	14.8	59.6
2018	97	5.0	19.4	59.8
2019	95	4.0	23.7	58.9
2020	95	4.2	22.3	58.9
2021	73	4.1	17.8	n/a
2022	81	5.2	15.4	n/a
2023	84	5.5	15.2	885.7
2024	77	5.2	14.6	64.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willowcreek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	110	5.8	19.0	36.4
1995	124	7.0	17.7	41.1
1996	124	7.0	17.7	41.1
1997	102	7.0	14.6	33.3
1998	108	6.9	15.7	44.4
1999	95	6.5	14.6	54.7
2000	95	6.5	14.6	50.5
2001	91	6.5	14.0	49.5
2002	91	6.0	15.2	69.2
2003	91	6.0	15.2	69.2
2004	101	6.5	15.5	64.4
2005	88	5.5	16.0	61.6
2006	86	6.0	14.3	45.3
2007	98	5.1	19.2	49.5
2008	75	5.3	14.2	41.3
2009	70	5.3	13.1	47.1
2010	53	4.0	13.2	56.6
2011	64	3.5	18.2	62.5
2012	60	3.5	17.1	61.7
2013	59	3.5	16.8	45.8
2014	75	3.5	21.4	61.3
2015	65	4.0	16.2	61.5
2016	67	4.0	16.7	61.2
2017	89	6.0	14.8	59.6
2018	97	5.0	19.4	59.8
2019	95	4.0	23.7	58.9
2020	95	4.2	22.3	58.9
2021	73	4.1	17.8	n/a
2022	81	5.2	15.4	n/a
2023	84	5.5	15.2	885.7
2024	77	5.2	14.6	64.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Willowcreek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$12,703
2020	n/a	n/a	$13,436
2021	n/a	n/a	$17,485
2022	$3,515 (21.3%)	$13,021 (78.7%)	$16,536
2023	$1,727 (9.3%)	$16,745 (90.7%)	$18,472

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willowcreek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 305^th of 706 Elementary schools	24.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willowcreek Elementary School)	92.3	53.3	39%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vale School District 84)	51.5	43.3	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willowcreek Elementary School)	92.3	60	32.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vale School District 84)	47	45.4	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willowcreek Elementary School)	62.5	30	32.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vale School District 84)	46.7	30.8	15.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willowcreek Elementary School)	37.5	20	17.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vale School District 84)	26.7	17	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Willowcreek Elementary School)	50	20	30%
5th Grade Science (Vale School District 84)	32.2	15.1	17.1%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Willowcreek Elementary School)	94.1	70	24.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vale School District 84)	72	69.9	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Willowcreek Elementary School)	47.1	50	2.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vale School District 84)	32.9	45.2	12.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	95	84	11.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	3	7	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	90	75	16.7%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.9%	885.7%	826.8%

Schools Near Willowcreek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)				OSAS Mathematics (2024)				OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willowcreek Elementary School	Public	1-8	2300 9th Ave W	Vale	97918	Malheur County	Vale School District 84	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 473-2345	77	5	14.6	64.9%	67 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.4	143^rd of 710 public elementary schools	79.9%		51	305^th of 706 public elementary schools	56.8%	162			69.2	45.5			61.5	18.2	61.5	$18,472	$1,727	$16,745
Vale Elementary School	Public	K-6	403 E St W	Vale	97918	Malheur County	Vale School District 84	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 473-3291	416	27	15.5	69.0%	273 (65.6%)	0 (0.0%)	127 (30.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	47.3	333^rd of 710 public elementary schools	53.1%		42.3	376^th of 706 public elementary schools	46.7%	43	34.0	31.4	51.3	26.1	36.2	39.2	32.5	19.6	42.2	$16,313	$2,053	$14,260
Cairo Elementary School	Public	K-5	531 Hwy 20/26	Ontario	97914	Malheur County	Ontario School District 8C	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 889-5745	124	10	12.4	102.4%	33 (26.6%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.5%)	16.2	633^rd of 710 public elementary schools	10.8%		14.6	639^th of 706 public elementary schools	9.5%	6	26.1	21.7	22.7		30.4	17.4	13.6		9.1	$22,067	$1,887	$20,180
Aiken Elementary School	Public	K-5	1297 W Idaho Ave	Ontario	97914	Malheur County	Ontario School District 8C	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 889-5584	264	15	17.6	100.8%	96 (36.4%)	1 (0.4%)	151 (57.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	39.6	397^th of 710 public elementary schools	44.1%		45.6	352^nd of 706 public elementary schools	50.1%	45	35.1	32.7	38.1		45.9	42.3	23.8		19.0	$19,503	$2,092	$17,410

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