Serving 99 students in grades Kindergarten-6, The Community Roots School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Community Roots School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
The Community Roots School's student population of 99 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Rankings
The Community Roots School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Community Roots School is 0.28, 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
#340 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Community Roots School's ranking?
The Community Roots School is ranked #340 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are The Community Roots School often compared to?
The Community Roots Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend The Community Roots School?
99 students attend The Community Roots School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of The Community Roots School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Community Roots School?
The Community Roots School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Community Roots School offer ?
The Community Roots School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Community Roots School part of?
The Community Roots School is part of Silver Falls SD 4j School District.
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