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:
175th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,706 Help


Feeder schools for Elgin High School:

Elementary:    Stella Mayfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Compare Details Elgin High School ranks worse than 82.5% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Elgin High School ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.39. (See more...)
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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.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elgin High School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 306th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Elgin High School in the ranking list.)

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

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Elgin School District 23:

SchoolDigger ranks Elgin School District 23 116th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.28 212th 379 44.1%
2022 20.90 305th 367 16.9%
2023 25.94 290th 380 23.7%
2024 20.41 306th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.63 251st 325 22.8%
2019 53.00 111th 282 60.6%
2022 21.01 302nd 364 17.0%
2023 41.43 181st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.00 295th 342 13.7%
2019 50.61 130th 277 53.1%
2023 33.84 210th 323 35.0%
2024 24.72 240th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.16 252nd 341 26.1%
2022 13.63 295th 312 5.4%
2023 21.05 271st 318 14.8%
2024 26.57 240th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.21 322nd 357 9.8%
2019 38.21 221st 344 35.8%
2022 16.66 311th 355 12.4%
2023 23.71 299th 360 16.9%
2024 15.98 310th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.30 72nd 225 68.0%
2005 86.97 18th 231 92.2%
2006 79.37 37th 235 84.3%
2007 69.04 67th 244 72.5%
2008 62.03 94th 249 62.2%
2009 62.98 94th 263 64.3%
2010 63.30 114th 285 60.0%
2011 68.82 93rd 299 68.9%
2012 62.95 128th 308 58.4%
2013 35.72 234th 303 22.8%
2014 65.89 105th 301 65.1%
2015 45.68 167th 292 42.8%
2016 32.65 221st 292 24.3%
2017 31.11 208th 283 26.5%
2018 32.17 208th 283 26.5%
2019 52.47 122nd 266 54.1%
2022 34.02 163rd 241 32.4%
2023 70.87 61st 258 76.4%
2024 34.39 175th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.66 157th 254 38.2%
2019 43.09 139th 229 39.3%
2022 34.22 162nd 241 32.8%
2023 80.91 28th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.37 207th 251 17.5%
2022 31.77 136th 194 29.9%
2023 72.21 38th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.25 164th 250 34.4%
2019 62.85 74th 206 64.1%
2022 36.22 127th 200 36.5%
2023 66.82 62nd 214 71.0%
2024 27.98 157th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.62 210th 266 21.1%
2019 41.32 156th 245 36.3%
2022 32.20 160th 228 29.8%
2023 58.80 83rd 237 65.0%
2024 27.18 187th 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.

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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elgin High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 212th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 290th of 380 Middle schools
 20.4%
Ranks 122nd of 266 High schoolsRanks 61st 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)63.334.6
 28.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin School District 23)63.334.6
 28.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elgin High School)43.324
 19.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Elgin School District 23)43.324
 19.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin High School)39.329.2
 10.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin School District 23)35.529.2
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elgin High School)17.920.8
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Elgin School District 23)16.120.8
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Elgin High School)4012.5
 27.5%
   8th Grade Science (Elgin School District 23)35.712.5
 23.2%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin High School)90.964.5
 26.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Elgin School District 23)90.964.5
 26.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elgin High School)22.719.4
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Elgin School District 23)22.719.4
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%
11th Grade Science (Elgin High School)3054.8
 24.8%
   11th Grade Science (Elgin School District 23)3054.8
 24.8%
   11th Grade Science (Oregon)39.532.7
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students172171
 0.6%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander02
White155150
 3.2%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%64.9%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin High School

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

Elgin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Stella Mayfield Elementary School

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

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


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