Serving 416 students in grades 4-6, Otto Petersen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otto Petersen Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating passionate lifelong learners for an ever-changing world
School Rankings
Otto Petersen 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 Otto Petersen Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#665 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
White
74%
57%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otto Petersen Elementary School's ranking?
Otto Petersen Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Otto Petersen Elementary School?
416 students attend Otto Petersen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Otto Petersen Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otto Petersen Elementary School?
Otto Petersen Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Otto Petersen Elementary School offer ?
Otto Petersen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otto Petersen Elementary School part of?
Otto Petersen Elementary School is part of Scappoose SD 1j School District.
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