Is Elgin High School a good school?

Elgin High School ranks 175 th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elgin High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Elgin High School.

What is the racial makeup of Elgin High School?

Students at Elgin High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Elgin High School?

Elgin High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Stella Mayfield Elementary School

Elgin High School

Summary:

Elgin High School is a public high school located in Elgin, Oregon, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 171 students. The school is part of the Elgin School District 23, which is ranked 116 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elgin High School has had a mixed academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 61st to 175th out of Oregon high schools in recent years. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 61st and received a 4-star rating, indicating a relatively strong academic performance compared to other Oregon high schools. However, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ranking dropped to 175th and received a 2-star rating, suggesting a decline in academic performance. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with female students performing better than male students. Elgin High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages, and the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Elgin High School's performance is mixed. While it has had some strong academic years, it generally underperforms compared to Wallowa High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 5% of Oregon high schools in recent years. La Grande High School, on the other hand, has a similar academic performance to Elgin High School. Addressing the school's socioeconomic challenges and implementing targeted strategies to improve student outcomes across all subject areas and student subgroups could be crucial for Elgin High School's future success.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1400 Birch
Elgin, OR 97827

(541) 437-2021

District: Elgin School District 23

SchoolDigger Rank:
175^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,706

Feeder schools for Elgin High School:

Elementary:

Stella Mayfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 166

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elgin High School ranks worse than 82.5% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Elgin High School ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elgin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (92.2%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elgin High School is 17.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elgin High School is $22,706.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elgin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elgin High School 306^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Elgin High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Elgin High School 175^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Elgin High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Elgin School District 23:

SchoolDigger ranks Elgin School District 23 116^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elgin High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Elgin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	43.28	212^th	379	44.1%
2022	20.90	305^th	367	16.9%
2023	25.94	290^th	380	23.7%
2024	20.41	306^th	371	17.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Elgin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	31.63	251^st	325	22.8%
2019	53.00	111^th	282	60.6%
2022	21.01	302^nd	364	17.0%
2023	41.43	181^st	312	42.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Elgin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	23.00	295^th	342	13.7%
2019	50.61	130^th	277	53.1%
2023	33.84	210^th	323	35.0%
2024	24.72	240^th	313	23.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Elgin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	31.16	252^nd	341	26.1%
2022	13.63	295^th	312	5.4%
2023	21.05	271^st	318	14.8%
2024	26.57	240^th	323	25.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Elgin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	17.21	322^nd	357	9.8%
2019	38.21	221^st	344	35.8%
2022	16.66	311^th	355	12.4%
2023	23.71	299^th	360	16.9%
2024	15.98	310^th	349	11.2%

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

Rank History for Elgin High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Elgin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	64.30	72^nd	225	68.0%
2005	86.97	18^th	231	92.2%
2006	79.37	37^th	235	84.3%
2007	69.04	67^th	244	72.5%
2008	62.03	94^th	249	62.2%
2009	62.98	94^th	263	64.3%
2010	63.30	114^th	285	60.0%
2011	68.82	93^rd	299	68.9%
2012	62.95	128^th	308	58.4%
2013	35.72	234^th	303	22.8%
2014	65.89	105^th	301	65.1%
2015	45.68	167^th	292	42.8%
2016	32.65	221^st	292	24.3%
2017	31.11	208^th	283	26.5%
2018	32.17	208^th	283	26.5%
2019	52.47	122^nd	266	54.1%
2022	34.02	163^rd	241	32.4%
2023	70.87	61^st	258	76.4%
2024	34.39	175^th	268	34.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Elgin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	39.66	157^th	254	38.2%
2019	43.09	139^th	229	39.3%
2022	34.22	162^nd	241	32.8%
2023	80.91	28^th	224	87.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Elgin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	26.37	207^th	251	17.5%
2022	31.77	136^th	194	29.9%
2023	72.21	38^th	200	81.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Elgin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	38.25	164^th	250	34.4%
2019	62.85	74^th	206	64.1%
2022	36.22	127^th	200	36.5%
2023	66.82	62^nd	214	71.0%
2024	27.98	157^th	216	27.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Elgin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	30.62	210^th	266	21.1%
2019	41.32	156^th	245	36.3%
2022	32.20	160^th	228	29.8%
2023	58.80	83^rd	237	65.0%
2024	27.18	187^th	244	23.4%

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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 Elgin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	168	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1989	150	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1990	165	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	167
1991	168	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	170
1992	177	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	179
1993	175	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	178
1994	175	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	179
1995	157	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	158
1996	157	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	158
1997	160	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	162
1998	161	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	164
1999	165	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	168
2000	150	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2001	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2002	127	0	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	134
2003	127	0	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	134
2004	134	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	140
2005	92	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	99
2006	137	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	141
2007	127	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	3	137
2008	145	1	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	3	160
2009	140	1	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	2	154
2010	128	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	4	139
2011	124	0	0	10	1	0	2	0	137
2012	120	0	0	6	1	0	2	0	129
2013	129	1	1	3	1	0	0	0	135
2014	112	0	0	6	0	0	2	0	120
2015	104	0	0	5	0	0	3	0	112
2016	94	0	0	6	0	0	5	0	105
2017	91	0	1	3	1	0	6	0	102
2018	153	0	2	7	1	0	9	0	172
2019	155	0	3	8	1	0	5	0	172
2020	162	0	3	8	1	0	3	0	177
2021	169	0	1	9	0	0	5	0	184
2022	166	0	1	7	1	1	2	0	178
2023	150	0	1	10	2	2	5	1	171
2024	153	0	1	7	1	1	3	0	166

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elgin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	168	13.4	12.5	11.3
1989	155	12.5	12.4	11.6
1990	167	12.5	13.3	18
1991	170	12.4	13.7	11.8
1992	179	11.4	15.7	16.8
1993	178	12.2	14.6	11.2
1994	179	10.8	16.6	10.6
1995	158	10.5	15.0	9.5
1996	158	10.5	15.0	9.5
1997	162	10.4	15.6	9.9
1998	164	10.6	15.5	12.8
1999	168	10.6	15.8	17.3
2000	154	11.5	13.4	21.4
2001	144	12.0	12.0	22.9
2002	134	10.6	12.6	35.1
2003	134	10.6	12.6	35.1
2004	140	10.4	13.5	43.2
2005	99	9.8	10.1	62.6
2006	141	11.0	12.8	44
2007	137	12.0	11.4	56
2008	160	9.3	17.2	33.1
2009	154	10.2	15.0	43.4
2010	139	10.5	13.1	53.3
2011	137	10.5	12.9	51.8
2012	129	9.4	13.7	51.9
2013	135	9.6	14.0	47.4
2014	120	10.1	11.8	55
2015	112	9.0	12.4	51.8
2016	105	7.0	15.0	60
2017	102	6.4	15.7	69.6
2018	172	11.9	14.4	54.1
2019	172	13.2	12.9	69.8
2020	177	12.0	14.7	61
2021	184	12.8	14.3	n/a
2022	178	14.1	12.5	n/a
2023	171	11.5	14.8	64.9
2024	166	9.4	17.5	68.7

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 Elgin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	168	13.4	12.5	11.3
1989	155	12.5	12.4	11.6
1990	167	12.5	13.3	18
1991	170	12.4	13.7	11.8
1992	179	11.4	15.7	16.8
1993	178	12.2	14.6	11.2
1994	179	10.8	16.6	10.6
1995	158	10.5	15.0	9.5
1996	158	10.5	15.0	9.5
1997	162	10.4	15.6	9.9
1998	164	10.6	15.5	12.8
1999	168	10.6	15.8	17.3
2000	154	11.5	13.4	21.4
2001	144	12.0	12.0	22.9
2002	134	10.6	12.6	35.1
2003	134	10.6	12.6	35.1
2004	140	10.4	13.5	43.2
2005	99	9.8	10.1	62.6
2006	141	11.0	12.8	44
2007	137	12.0	11.4	56
2008	160	9.3	17.2	33.1
2009	154	10.2	15.0	43.4
2010	139	10.5	13.1	53.3
2011	137	10.5	12.9	51.8
2012	129	9.4	13.7	51.9
2013	135	9.6	14.0	47.4
2014	120	10.1	11.8	55
2015	112	9.0	12.4	51.8
2016	105	7.0	15.0	60
2017	102	6.4	15.7	69.6
2018	172	11.9	14.4	54.1
2019	172	13.2	12.9	69.8
2020	177	12.0	14.7	61
2021	184	12.8	14.3	n/a
2022	178	14.1	12.5	n/a
2023	171	11.5	14.8	64.9
2024	166	9.4	17.5	68.7

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 Elgin High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$15,526
2020	n/a	n/a	$14,894
2021	n/a	n/a	$18,235
2022	$807 (4.6%)	$16,810 (95.4%)	$17,617
2023	$862 (3.8%)	$21,844 (96.2%)	$22,706

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elgin High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 212^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 290^th of 380 Middle schools	20.4%
Ranks 122^nd of 266 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 258 High schools	22.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin High School)	63.3	34.6	28.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin School District 23)	63.3	34.6	28.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elgin High School)	43.3	24	19.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elgin School District 23)	43.3	24	19.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin High School)	39.3	29.2	10.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin School District 23)	35.5	29.2	6.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elgin High School)	17.9	20.8	2.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elgin School District 23)	16.1	20.8	4.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Elgin High School)	40	12.5	27.5%
8th Grade Science (Elgin School District 23)	35.7	12.5	23.2%
8th Grade Science (Oregon)	37.5	26	11.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin High School)	90.9	64.5	26.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin School District 23)	90.9	64.5	26.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elgin High School)	22.7	19.4	3.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elgin School District 23)	22.7	19.4	3.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (Elgin High School)	30	54.8	24.8%
11th Grade Science (Elgin School District 23)	30	54.8	24.8%
11th Grade Science (Oregon)	39.5	32.7	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	172	171	0.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	8	10	25%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	155	150	3.2%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.8%	64.9%	4.9%

Schools Near Elgin High 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 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elgin High School	Public	7-12	1400 Birch	Elgin	97827	Union County	Elgin School District 23	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 437-2021	166	9	17.5	68.7%	153 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	34.4	175^th of 268 public high schools	34.7%		70.9	61^st of 258 public high schools	76.4%	114	23.1	24.0	50.0	6.9	5.0	26.9	25.0	$22,706	$862	$21,844
La Grande High School	Public	9-12	708 "K" Ave	La Grande	97850	Union County	La Grande School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 663-3301	628	32	19.6	67.4%	499 (79.5%)	5 (0.8%)	48 (7.6%)	8 (1.3%)	11 (1.8%)	21 (3.3%)	35 (5.6%)	38.9	158^th of 268 public high schools	41.0%		51	106^th of 258 public high schools	58.9%	52			40.5		8.6		34.9	$17,747	$1,244	$16,503
Wallowa High School	Public	9-12	315 First St	Wallowa	97885	Wallowa County	Wallowa School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 886-2951	65	7	9.2	67.7%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.2%)	86.9	27^th of 268 public high schools	89.9%		89.5	19^th of 258 public high schools	92.6%	8			66.7		31.6		61.1	$33,326	$1,173	$32,153

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